Shortly after birth, the foramen ovale of the fetal heart ceases to function as an open pathway for blood

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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The clavicle articulates with the ________ of the sternum.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When a muscle undergoes atrophy in response to disuse

A. the size of actin and myosin filaments decreases. B. the muscle swells. C. capillaries and vessels rupture. D. motor neurons grow and invade abnormally.

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__________________________________________________ is another name for the cell membrane

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Semilunar valves prevent backflow of blood from

a. the ventricles to the atria b. the atria to the ventricles c. the ventricles to the arterial trunks d. the arterial trunks to the ventricles e. none of the above

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