Which term refers to shrinkage of tissue due to a decrease in cell size?
A. Apoptosis
B. Atrophy
C. Hypertrophy
D. Necrosis
Answer: B
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The spinal cord terminates at an opening in the sacrum called the
A. inferior sacral foramen. B. sacral hiatus. C. anterior sacral foramen. D. posterior sacral foramen. E. sacral canal.
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A. elastic cartilage B. hyaline cartilage C. fibrocartilage D. bone