Why are the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae so large?

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The lumbar vertebrae must support a great deal more weight than do vertebrae that are superior in the spinal column. The large vertebral bodies allow the weight to be distributed over a larger area.

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List the eleven organ systems of the human body

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Cytoskeletal structures that are not found in all cell types are

A) intermediate filaments. B) myofibrils. C) microtubules. D) microfilaments.

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An increase in cardiac sympathetic activity ____________________ the velocity of impulse conduction through the heart

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In both ON and OFF visual pathways, light stimulates the release of glutamate onto bipolar cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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