The force of tension applied to a bone is counteracted by the presence of many ________ fibers.

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


collagen

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Striking the "funny bone" is actually stimulation of (or injury to) the ________

A) median nerve B) radial nerve C) ulnar nerve D) sciatic nerve

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The lungs are located in the ________ cavity.

A) costal B) pericardial C) thoracic D) pulmonary E) pleural

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The neural tissue in the CNS is isolated from the general circulation by the ________.

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

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Which directional term indicates the front side of the body?

A) posterior (dorsal) B) medial C) superior (cranial) D) anterior (ventral)

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