__________ are fragments of megakaryocytes and are involved in blood clotting.

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


Platelets

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Descending instructions along the ________ of the spinal cord adjust peripheral muscle tone to complement the reflexive movements of the head or neck.

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

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A) Central canal B) Subarachnoid space C) Epidural space D) Subdural space

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You suspect that your patient's Vitamin B deficiency is related to poor function in his large intestine. Which of the following might explain the source of the problem?

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