A ________ is a common name for a condition caused by distortion of an intervertebral disc.

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


slipped disc

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A water molecule is held together by polar covalent bonds. Because the electrons are not shared equally in this arrangement, water exhibits many unique characteristics that are beneficial for life (e.g. high surface tension)

Discuss several of these characteristics and explain how they are beneficial to living organisms. What will be an ideal response?

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What substance can act as a retrograde messenger to suppress release of GABA to contribute to LTP?

A. Acetylcholine B. Carbon monoxide C. Norepinephrine D. Endocannabinoid

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The placental membrane is composed of

A) the embryonic disc. B) a double layer of epithelial cells. C) a single layer of epithelial cells. D) the amnion and chorion.

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Left ventricular failure often results in increased net pulmonary capillary filtration into the interstitial fluid of the lungs and decreased diffusional exchange of O2 and CO2 between lung and blood.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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