Define abscess

What will be an ideal response?


An accumulation of pus.

Anatomy & Physiology

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The facial part of an adult skull makes up about one-half of the skull; the facial part of a fetal skull at the time of birth makes up about ________ of the skull.

A. one-half B. one-eighth C. one-fourth D. one-third E. one-twentieth

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Tendons attach bones to ________________________________________ while ligaments attach bones to other bones

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The placenta serves as a structural anchor for the baby, and it also serves as an endocrine organ. 2. Substances such as alcohol and the German measles virus can pass through the placental barrier and cause injury or developmental defects in the fetus. 3. For the first 8 weeks, the developing fertilized egg is called a zygote. 4. For the first 8 weeks, the developing fertilized egg is called a fetus. 5. From week 9 to week 39, the developing baby is called a fetus.

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Cells that lack insulin receptors cannot use glucose as an energy source.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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