A circular muscle band that contracts at an orifice is also known as a ________.

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


sphincter

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A ________ is a common name for a condition caused by distortion of an intervertebral disc.

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

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Beta cells in the pancreas produce and secrete the protein hormone insulin. You would expect to see a relatively large amount of which organelles in these cells?

A) cytoskeleton, and peroxisomes B) mitochondria, and cilia C) Golgi apparatus, rough endoplasmic reticulum D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes

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Enzymes for the digestion of disaccharides are produced in the ________.

A. stomach B. pancreas C. mouth D. liver E. small intestine

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The respiratory airways filter, warm, and humidify incoming air

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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