Which plexus gives rise to nerves that supply the hamstring muscles?

A. Gluteal plexus
B. Sacral plexus
C. Cervical plexus
D. Lumbar plexus
E. Brachial plexus


B. Sacral plexus

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The ________ provide(s) an effective physical barrier to invasive microbes, while ________ provide(s) an effective chemical barrier.

A. lysosomes; ciliated cells B. mucous membranes; stomach acid C. perspiration on the skin; sebum from glands D. normal flora; skin

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In vertebrates, the CNS is protected by bony cases, the brain inside the ________, while the spinal cord runs through a canal inside the ________.

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

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What occurs during the period of interphase known as the S phase?

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