The bacteria Clostridium tetani releases a toxin that causes ________, which creates rigid paralysis.

A. tendonitis
B. ataxia
C. fibromyalgia
D. tetanus


Answer: D

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A) girdles. B) arches. C) scapulae. D) anchors. E) insertions.

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Cells of the neuroectoderm become all of the following EXCEPT the ________.

A. spinal cord B. brain C. postganglionic autonomic neurons D. posterior pituitary gland

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Nerve fibers are also called ____________

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

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The conoid tubercle is found on the

A. humerus. B. scapula. C. clavicle. D. ulna.

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