The property that allows the heart to initiate each heartbeat itself is called ________.

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


autorhythmicity

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The pelvic girdle consists of each of these bones EXCEPT the ________.

A. clavicle B. ischium C. ilium D. pubis

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Opsonization involves

A.  cross-linking several antigens together so that they are no longer soluble, and it is facilitated by the Fc region of the antibody. B.   marking a target for phagocytosis, and it is facilitated by interaction of the Fc region of the antibody with a phagocyte. C.   activation of NK cells, and it is a function of the antigen-binding site of the antibody. D.  fixation of antibodies in the IgG and IgM classes, and it involves the antigen-binding site of the antibody.

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The lumbar regions are located lateral to the umbilical region.

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

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What keeps the HCN channels open?

A. G-proteins B. cAMP C. Ca2+ D. ATP

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