The production of platelets is called ________.

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


thrombopoiesis

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Identify the four major cranial sutures in any order and the bones they connect

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Which condition is characterized by a malignant tumor of the bone?

A. Osteosarcoma B. Mastoiditis C. Osteomyelitis D. Chondrosarcoma

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During embryological development the body first developed into ________ primary germ layers. (Note: Be sure to spell out your answer).

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

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Which of the following indicates that the immune system has achieved versatility?

A) Millions of NK cells are produced to ensure efficient immune surveillance. B) Lymphocytes, which are sensitive to an antigen, undergo repeated cell divisions. C) Production of many normal B cells and T cells, which will attack "self" antigens, occurs. D) Lymphocyte cell divisions produce two cell types: one group, which will attack specific antigens, and another group, which will remain inactive until exposed to the same antigen later. E) Millions of different lymphocyte populations are produced, each with different antigen receptors.

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