In a gomphosis, a tooth is held in place by fibrous structures known as __________ membranes

Fill in the blank with correct word.


periodontal

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The _________ of the cell directs its overall activities as well as houses its genetic material.

A) nucleolus B) endoplasmic reticulum C) nucleus D) centrosome

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The working distance for a 10× objective lens is ________.

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

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Why does inhaling deeply and slowly through the nose help to identify an odor?

A. More air containing the odor is brought into contact with the olfactory epithelium. B. Impulses originate slowly in the olfactory epithelium. C. The tissue needs more time in contact with the odor. D. Threshold for odor detection is high. E. Receptors in the olfactory epithelium are highly specific.

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Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.Release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

A. Parasympathetic B. Sympathetic

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