Which of the following statements about the syncytiotrophoblast is false?
A. It forms the developing embryo.
B. It is composed of a non-dividing, multinucleated cell.
C. It is nonantigenic, so that it triggers no immune response.
D. It invades the maternal tissues that compose the endometrium of the uterus.
E. It forms lacunae.
A
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Which statement is false regarding cerebral palsy?
A. The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary greatly. B. Cerebral palsy can occur during the birth process. C. Cerebral palsy can result following an injury to the brain in children younger than 5 years old. D. Cerebral palsy is a progressive disorder that will get worse with age.
Generally, a very _______ percent of Na+ in the tubular fluid is reabsorbed, and the reabsorption takes place _________
A. high; only in the nephron loop B. high; along the entire tubule C. small; only in the nephron loop D. small; along the entire tubule
Peripheral thermoreceptors monitor skin temperature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT characterized by high levels of cortisol in the blood?
A) Cushing's disease B) Cushing's syndrome C) iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome D) Addison's disease