A fetus is nourished by way of a disc-shaped organ, the __________, attached to the uterine wall.

A. amnion
B. chorion
C. trophoblast
D. blastocyst
E. placenta


E. placenta

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A.   Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule. B.   Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue. C.   Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule. D.   Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage. E.   Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.

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Defecation is a spinal reflex

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A hormone released by the kidneys that stimulates the absorption of calcium ions from the digestive tract is ____.

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

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When an osteoblast becomes completely surrounded by its own matrix secretions it is referred to as an ________

A) osteogenic cell B) chondrocyte C) osteoclast D) osteocyte

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