What structure attaches the cusps of the atrioventricular valves to the papillary muscles?

What will be an ideal response?


Chordae tendineae

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The pancreatic islets ________.

A. excrete mucus B. are endocrine glands C. are exocrine glands D. are found in the wall of the stomach E. produce digestive enzymes

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True or False? The organs of the lymphatic system include lymph nodes, the spleen, and the thyroid gland.

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

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Which statement about the pectoral girdle is false?

A) It attaches the upper limb to the axial skeleton. B) It is light and has no posterior attachment to the axial skeleton. C) Its bones provide for great range of motion. D) Its bones attach to each other and to the axial skeleton.

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The hydration status of animals is obtained from the _________________________ or elasticity of the skin

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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