At the knee, a bone called the ________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


patella

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Regarding psychoactive drugs,

A. they can be taken to relieve altered states of consciousness. B. they can be taken to experience altered states of consciousness. C. they may stimulate neuronal activity in the "reward" areas of the brain. D. both "they can be taken to experience altered states of consciousness" and "they may stimulate neuronal activity in the 'reward' areas of the brain" are correct. E. All of the choices are correct.

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