The tapered end of the spinal cord is the ____________________.

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


conus medullaris

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What will be an ideal response?

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The cell membrane performs all of the following functions except which one?

A. Gives the cell structure B. Defines the cell's intracellular and extracellular environment C. Regulates what enters and exits the cell D. Houses DNA

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The inferior point of the heart that rests against the diaphragm is called the __________.

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

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When the left ventricle contracts, the ________ valve closes and the ________ valve is pushed open.

A. aortic; pulmonary B. mitral; pulmonary C. mitral; aortic D. right AV; pulmonary E. right AV; aortic

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