In response to severe injuries or burns, the body may repair itself by producing scar tissue to fill the damaged area. This process is called _______

Fill in the blank with correct word.


fibrosis

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Gans's and Northcutt's "new head" hypothesis proposes that

A) Vertebrates have a diffuse nerve sensory system. B) More complex teeth in the head evolved in response to a more predatory lifestyle. C) The success of vertebrates was linked to specializations of the head. D) B and C

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Which of the following statements regarding the transport of CO2 in blood is FALSE?

A. Some of the CO2 in blood is dissolved in plasma. B. Some of the CO2 in blood is dissolved in the cytosol of erythrocytes. C. Some of the CO2 in blood is bound to hemoglobin. D. Most of the CO2 in blood is converted to another molecule. E. Some of the CO2 in blood is converted to chloride.

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The wall of an artery contains two types of connective tissue fibers: _____________ fibers provide tensile strength and ________________ fibers allow the vessel to recoil after being stretched

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The ventral body cavity is divided into two major cavities, the superior ________ cavity and the inferior ________ cavity

A) mediastinum; abdominal B) thoracic; abdominopelvic C) abdominal; pelvic D) thoracic; pericardial

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