The folded inner membrane of a mitochondrion is called ________.

rugae
plicae
cristae
Microvilli


cristae

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. coronary sinus B. pulmonary trunk C. aorta D. pulmonary veins E. superior vena cava

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What are the two subcavities of the dorsal body cavity?

A) abdominal and pelvic cavities B) cranial and vertebral (spinal) cavities C) pleural and pericardial cavities D) thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

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