Hard masses composed of cholesterol and calcium carbonate called ________ can obstruct the bile ducts and cause excruciating pain.

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


gallstones

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The choroid plexus secretes about 500 ml of ________ per day, but only about 150 ml is circulating at any time, which means its entire volume is turned over roughly every eight hours.

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

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The cisterna chyli receives lymph from which of the following?

A) the lower extremities B) the pelvis C) the lower abdomen D) All of the answers are correct. E) None of the answers are correct.

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The most important function of the stomach is to begin protein digestion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons are called __________.

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

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