The sharp, horn-covered, bony projection from the shank of some species of male birds is a/an ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


spur

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Which of the choices below are the most important hormone regulators of electrolyte reabsorption and secretion?

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The "funny bone" is the

A) distal end of the radius. B) head of the ulna. C) medial epicondyle of the humerus. D) head of the radius. E) lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

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Which local chemical changes do not occur during a period of increased cell activity?

a. increased CO2 b. increased acid c. decreased adenosine release d. increased K+ e. increased osmolarity

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