During the fetal period, sebum from the sebaceous glands mixes with the cells of the sloughed off periderm to form the vernix caseosa

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Which of the following is the most common cause of metabolic alkalosis?

a) Hemorrhage b) Vomiting c) Pneumothroax d) Diabetes e) Cancer

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The first step in the visual transduction process that occurs in the retina is

a) activation of amacrine cells. b) absorption of scattered light by the pigmented epithelium. c) interruption of the dark current. d) absorption of light by photopigments. e) generation of action potentials in the optic nerve.

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The precursor for thrombin is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How would blocking the activity of acetylcholinesterase affect skeletal muscle?

A) It would make the muscles less excitable. B) It would produce muscle weakness. C) It would cause spastic paralysis (muscles are contracted and unable to relax). D) It would cause flaccid paralysis (muscles are relaxed and unable to contract). E) It would have no effect on skeletal muscles.

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