Which type of cell of the CNS is phagocytic?

A. Ependymal cells
B. Satellite cells
C. Oligodendrocytes
D. Microglia


Answer: D

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The ________ veins drain the testes in males.

A. suprarenal B. renal C. testicular D. ovarian E. mesenteric

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Which of the following occurs in the formation of mineralized bone matrix?

A. Blood calcium is elevated. B. Hydrogen ions form an acid environment in bone matrix. C. Ca2+ is actively transported from bone matrix to the blood. D. The protein components of bone matrix are digested. E. Osteoblasts form collagen and proteoglycans.

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Skeletal muscle is described as striated. what does that mean?

What will be an ideal response?

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