Which is the primary absorptive organ of the digestive system?

a. salivary glands
b. oral cavity
c. stomach
d. small intestine
e. colon


D

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1. Synovial fluid is a viscous material that is derived by filtration from blood. 2. The articular surfaces of synovial joints play a minimal role in joint stability. 3. The major role of ligaments at synovial joints is to help direct movement and restrict undesirable movement. 4. The only movement allowed between the first two cervical vertebrae is flexion. 5. Movement at the hip joint does not have as wide a range of motion as at the shoulder joint.

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Define atrophy

What will be an ideal response?

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Which division of the ANS is associated with normal body maintenance?

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Which of the following muscles of the vertebral column are unique, in that they originate on the iliac crest?

A. Quadratus lumborum B. Semispinalis thoracis C. Semispinalis group D. Iliocostalis group E. Longissimus group

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