The glands that produce a lipid-rich lubricant that prevents the eyelids from sticking together are called ________.

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


tarsal glands

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Where does myeloid hemopoiesis take place in adults?

A. Thymus B. Spleen C. Red bone marrow D. Yellow bone marrow E. Liver

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Destruction of the pancreatic beta-cells would result in ________.

A. Diabetes insipidus B. Cushing's disease C. Graves' disease D. Diabetes mellitus

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