The tapered end of the spinal cord is the conus medullaris.

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


True

Rationale: See the section “Spinal Cord” and Figures 8-5 and 8-19.

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Sight can be considered a ________.

A. general sense B. special sense C. chemoreceptor D. cutaneous sense

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Ions like Ca2+ can be second messengers for cell signaling.

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

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Which statement accurately describes isomers?

A. They have the same structural formula but different molecular formulas. B. They possess differing numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. C. They have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. D. They have the same molecular shape but involve different elements. E. They have gained or lost electrons at their outer shell.

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Within the red pulp of the spleen are enlarged capillaries called ________, which have a discontinuous basal lamina that allows blood cells to enter and exit easily.

A. trabecular vessels B. splenic vessels C. splenic cords D. trabecular cords E. splenic sinusoids

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