The structure that anchors the developing fetus and acts as a bridge between mother and baby is the:

a. yolk sac

b. amnion
c. uterus
d. placenta


d. placenta

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The vessel associated with the right ventricle is the pulmonary trunk.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Migration of cancerous cells through the lymphatic system to other regions of the body is called ________.

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

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In general, as an artery's diameter decreases, there is a(n)

A. increase in both smooth muscle and elastic fibers. B. decrease in the amount of smooth muscle and an increase in the number of elastic fibers. C. decrease in both smooth muscle and elastic fibers. D. increase in the amount of smooth muscle and a decrease in the number of elastic fibers.

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The endothoracic fascia:

A) is continuous with the clavipectoral fascia. B) provides a surgical cleavage plane between the thoracic wall and the costal parietal pleura. C) attaches to the suspensory ligaments of the breast. D) contains the intercostal muscles. E) may become fibrous and thus interfere with normal respiratory movements.

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