Which of the following is a function of the vertebral column?
A. It supports the weight of the body.
B. It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord.
C. It serves as a passageway for the cranial nerves.
D. It contains numerous foramens for the passageway of blood vessels.
E. It protects the brain.
B
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A. common extensor tendon of the anterior forearm muscles. B. common extensor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles. C. common flexor tendon of the anterior forearm muscles. D. common flexor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles. E. None of the choices is correct.
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A. Sinusoid B. Hepatic vein C. Hepatic portal vein D. Hepatic transport vessel E. Central vein
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