The formation of scar tissue is called __________.

A. regeneration
B. necrosis
C. neoplasia
D. metaplasia
E. fibrosis


E. fibrosis

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Damage, disease, or irritation of the renal cortex would impair the function of which kidney structures?

A) the renal pyramids B) the renal columns C) the nephron units D) the renal papillae E) the major calyces

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Parathyroid hormone functions include ________.

A. increasing blood calcium levels B. causing the dissolution of calcium phosphate from bones C. causing the kidneys to reabsorb calcium D. All of the choices are correct.

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An intact female bovine that has given birth is a/an __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a muscle cell?

A. Extensibility B. Excitability C. Plasticity D. Conductivity E. Contractility

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