The vermiform appendix:

a. produces enzymes that assist in fat digestion
b. gets its name because it looks like a worm
c. is important in the reabsorption of bile
d. none of the above


b. gets its name because it looks like a worm

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The process by which molecules such as glucose are moved into cells along their concentration gradient with the help of membrane-bound carrier proteins is called

A) osmosis. B) facilitated diffusion. C) active transport. D) endocytosis. E) exocytosis.

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Right-handed golfers will likely incur epicondylitis where?

A. lateral epicondylitis on the left side B. lateral epicondylitis on the right side C. medial epicondylitis on the left side D. occurs with equal frequency on both sides of both arms

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The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the splenic vein and the ________.

A. hepatic vein B. inferior mesenteric vein C. renal vein D. gastric vein E. superior mesenteric vein

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