Of the nine abdominal regions, the central region is referred to as the __________ region.

A. lumbar
B. umbilical
C. hypogastric
D. inguinal


B. umbilical

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Generally, a chemical buffer is described as

A. a strong acid or strong base that brings the pH of a solution to 7.0. B. a weak acid and weak base that help prevent big changes in pH. C. a weak acid that makes a solution slightly more basic by its presence. D. a neutral molecule that does not influence the pH in any way.

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Cells that lack insulin receptors cannot use glucose as an energy source.

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

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Placental progesterone reduces the maternal immune response to the fetus.

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

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Which of the following is not a function of bones?

A. Blood cell production B. Attachment for muscles C. Contraction D. Storage of inorganic salts

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