Marianne has small, bruise-like spots on her skin and a low platelet count. These blemishes are most likely
A. pinpricks.
B. blood blisters.
C. hematomas.
D. petechiae.
Answer: D
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A. A protein hormone B. A peptide hormone C. A steroid hormone D. A prostaglandin
Axons of the lower motor neurons of the lateral corticospinal tracts innervate
A. axial skeletal muscle. B. skeletal muscles that control skilled movements in the limbs. C. muscles of the respiratory system. D. skeletal muscles of the upper back and neck. E. muscles of the lower digestive tract.
A small gap called a ________ cleft lies between a presynaptic neuron and postsynaptic cell.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Rib 7 is a __________ rib.
A. true B. floating C. false D. pelvic E. cartilaginous