Arterioles branch further within the organs into __________, the smallest of vessels, across which all exchanges are made with surrounding cells

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


capillaries

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Alice and James adopted a 3-year-old child from a developing country. They noticed that her legs were bowed and there were some deformities in her cranial and pelvic bones. They brought her to a physician for a diagnosis. What was the diagnosis, and what was the treatment for the disorder?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. Dermis of skin B. Urinary bladder C. Thymus gland D. Tonsils E. Lens of the eye

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Which of the following is a plane (gliding) joint?

A. Sternoclavicular joint B. Talocrural joint C. Atlanto-occipital joint D. Intercarpal joint E. Humeroscapular joint

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