An immovable joint formed by the fusion of two bones is called a/an ________.

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synostosis

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A. Papillary muscles B. Pectinate muscles C. Trabeculae carneae D. Coronary ropes E. Fibers in the atrioventricular bundle

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The fertilized ovum is also called a _____

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When pressure inside the capillary exceeds pressure on the outside, fluid is pushed out through the pores in a process known as:

a. passive diffusion b. ultrafiltration c. active osmosis d. phagocytosis e. infusion

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A(n) ____________________ is a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it recruits

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