The outer fibrocartilage portion of an intervertebral disc is called the ________.

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


annulus fibrosus

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Cellular senescence may be prevented by ________.

A. increased telomerase activity B. increased RNA polymerase activity C. increased DNA polymerase activity D. increased synthase activity

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The literal meaning of the term physiology is knowledge of

A) chemistry. B) science. C) math. D) nature. E) organs.

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Throughout the body, compounds known as ________ enable the bloodstream to deal with the acids generated by the tissues, such as lactic acid generated by the muscles.

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

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Which of the following words is paired with its correct definition?

A) keratin-true skin B) collagen-cell that contains black pigment C) tactile-touch D) fibroblast-cells that degrade fat

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