Undifferentiated stem cells in the bone marrow that divide continuously and differentiate to give rise to each of the types of blood cells are said to be ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pluripotent

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. diarthrodial B. synarthrodial C. amphiarthrodial D. None of the above

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Briefly state the importance of voltage-gated Na+ channels. Explain why the tetrodotoxin (TTX) found in California newts (Tarichatorosa) does not kill the newts

Would you expect garter snakes (Thamnopissirtalis), which are predators of newts, to die once they consume the toxic newts? What will be an ideal response?

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