In a condition called detached retina, the neural part of the retina separates from the pigmented part. Blindness may result if blood supply to the photoreceptors cannot be restored. These photoreceptors are called?

-bipolar cells
-rods and cones
-ganglion cells
-amacrine and horizontal cells


rods and cones

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A) anaphase B) metaphase C) telophase D) prophase

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Bile salts function as digestive enzymes to break down fatty acids.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is a loss of muscle mass from a lack of activity called?

A. Myopathy B. Dystrophy C. Apathy D. Atrophy E. Tetanus

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A blood clot blocking flow through the liver might cause

A) gallstones. B) cirrhosis. C) portal hypertension. D) jaundice. E) hepatitis C.

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