The small, fluid-filled cavity occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n):

A) trabecula. B) lacuna. C) osteon. D) central canal.


Answer: B

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The CSF produced by the choroid plexus reaches the subarachnoid space through two lateral apertures and a single ________ in the roof of the fourth ventricle.

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

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Which term is not correctly paired with an alternate name?

A. Oral cavity - mouth B. Lips - labia C. Gums - gingivae D. Uvula - soft palate E. Transverse palatine folds - friction ridges

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

1. Whole blood without the clotting factors is called serum. 2. In whole blood, the volume of plasma is larger than the volume of the formed elements. 3. Although there are several types of white blood cells, there is only one type of red blood cell. 4. Hematocrit values tend to be higher in men than women and higher in older people than in younger people. 5. Dehydration would cause a temporary drop in hematocrit values.

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