________ are fixed macrophages that are found in the central nervous system.

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Microglia

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In a syndesmosis

A. there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint. B. the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes. C. it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage. D. no movement occurs. E. there is a great range of motion.

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The _________________ center is located in the lowest region of the spinal cord and is solely responsible for events leading to emptying the bladder in infants

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The greenish discharge from the lower digestive tract shortly after birth is called

A. colostrum. B. jaundice. C. bile. D. meconium. E. prolactin.

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Which is true about mediated transport of substances across cell membranes?

A. It involves a specific membrane protein that functions as a carrier molecule. B. It always involves the movement of substances against a concentration gradient. C. It is always directly coupled to the splitting of ATP molecules. D. There is no limit to how fast it can occur as the concentration gradient becomes larger. E. It is the main mechanism for transporting hydrophobic molecules across membranes.

Anatomy & Physiology