Small fragments of infectious proteins that cause disease in nervous tissue are known as ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


prions

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The aerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the mitochondria

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT true of the biceps brachii muscle?

A. It inserts on the olecranon process of the ulna. B. It flexes the elbow, and also supinates the forearm and hand C. It is innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve. D. The name of the muscle implies that it has 2 origins. E. All of these are true of the biceps brachii muscle.

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Mature ________ are the most abundant of the formed elements.

A. platelets B. erythrocytes C. neutrophils D. lymphocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

Changes in the mouth associated with aging include

A. thinning cementum. B. shrinking dentin. C. thinning enamel. D. overgrowth of gums.

Anatomy & Physiology