Discuss why anatomical position is used

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Anatomical position provides accurate communication among scientists and health care professionals since it prevents experimental and medical errors. Anatomical position also provides a common frame of reference from which all body parts and regions are described.

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The pre-embryonic period ends when

A. a morula is formed. B. the zygote undergoes cleavage. C. the blastocyst implants in the uterus. D. the morula develops a trophoblast.

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A single action potential in a skeletal muscle lasts only about 3-5 msec

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In addition to phagocytosis and initiation of inflammation, white blood cells have the capacity to discover foreign substances using surface receptors known as _________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Acetylcholine (ACh) binds to both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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