The intervertebral discs that cushion the spine and absorb shock are composed of fibrocartilage

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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As the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progresses, some individuals develop persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (any disease of the lymph nodes). Explain why this may occur

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Each complex in the electron transport chain collectively acts as a ________ pump that removes H+ from the mitochondrial matrix and pumps it into the space between the inner and outer mitochondrial membranes.

A. sodium-potassium B. electron C. neutron D. proton E. calcium

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As a result of the long refractory period in the contractile cell, cardiac muscle can NOT exhibit:

A) oxygen debt. B) tetany. C) treppe. D) fatigue.

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Diverging axons amplify an impulse by

A. contacting many neurons. B. returning the impulse to the neuron of origin. C. stimulating themselves. D. splitting into multiple axons.

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