During muscle contraction, myosin heads attach to actin and thereby form connections called ________.

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crossbridges

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The "W" in WEE stands for ____________

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The center cavity of the diaphysis of a long bone is called the ________.

A. canaliculus B. marrow cavity C. epiphysis D. central canal E. nutrient foramen

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All of the following are potential locations for hematopoiesis in the embryo and fetus, except

A. the red bone marrow. B. the lymph nodes. C. the placenta. D. the spleen. E. the yolk sac.

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Sperm are produced in the _____ and complete maturation in the _____

A. epididymis; testes B. ductus deferens; epididymis C. seminiferous tubules; prostate gland D. seminiferous tubules; epididymis E. seminiferous tubules; vas deferens

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