Which term refers to the thinning of the cervix during the birth process?

A. Episiotomy
B. Crowning
C. Effacement
D. Dilation


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The layer of the meninges that is tightly bound to the surface of the neural tissue

A. Pia Mater B. Dura Mater C. Arachnoid Mater D. None of the above

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The epithelium of tonsilla palatina is:

(A) multistratified non - keratinizing epithelium (B) multistratified keratinizing epithelium (C) Henle's epithelium (D) Pseudostratified ciliated epithelium

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Each of the following statements concerning hair is true except

A) the medulla is the soft core of the hair. B) the cortex of the hair is composed of hard keratin. C) terminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair. D) club hair is hair that has ceased growing. E) scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.

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