If a pregnant woman becomes infected with the Varicella (chicken pox) virus during the embryonic stage, the fetus can develop eye problems, mental retardation, and delayed growth. The Varicella virus is a(n) ________.

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teratogen

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a. Respiratory acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Metabolic acidosis d. Respiratory alkalosis

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Which of the following is innervated by the femoral nerve?

A) sartorius B) semimembranosus C) semitendinosus D) popliteus E) biceps femoris

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Osteomyelitis causes destruction of bone tissue primarily by

A. inhibiting bone marrow production of osteoclasts. B. suppressing the production of RANKL by osteoblasts. C. stimulating apoptosis in osteoclast cells. D. promoting inflammation and overstimulation of osteoclast activity.

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In the procedure known as ________________________________________, the urinary bladder is visually examined using a fiberoptic instrument

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology