Cells that are thick in the middle and tapered toward the end are called __________ cells.

A. squamous
B. stellate
C. columnar
D. spheroid
E. fusiform


E. fusiform

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A) aortic arch B) thoracic aorta C) abdominal aorta D) common carotid artery E) intercostal arteries

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Match the function with the most appropriate category.A. AgglutinationB. CoagulationC. Immune functionD. Blood GroupingE. Diagnostic Blood TestA antigens and anti-B antibodies

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

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The pouches in the walls of the large intestine are called

A. taenia coli. B. haustrae. C. anal canals. D. papillae. E. vermiform appendices.

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