Spot desmosomes are actually ________ junctions, which allow for slight flexibility in an epithelium

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


adhesion

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If a species is absent from a particular region, which are the reasonable explanations for its absence? Check all that apply.

_____ It evolved elsewhere and never dispersed to the region in question. _____ It was once found in the region in question, but became extinct there due to climactic changes. _____ It was once found in the region in question, but migrated to other regions _____ It was once found in the region in question, but was eradicated by humans.

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The relative capacity if a pathogen to invade and harm host cells, or the degree of pathogenicity is _____

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

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Keratin filaments are anchored to junctions called

a. adherens junctions. b. tight junctions. c. desmosomes. d. gap junctions. e. neuromuscular junctions.

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When the liver malfunctions and there is an abnormally large amount of bilirubin in the blood it can cause

A. the rolling stones. B. gallstones. C. cirrhosis of the liver. D. jaundice. E. kidney stones.

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