A neural tube defect called ________ occurs when the vertebrae fail to develop properly and the spinal cord is exposed.

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


spina bifida

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A. cross at least two joints. B. extend from a joint to a bone. C. extend from one joint to another joint. D. extend from one bone to another bone. E. do not involve joints.

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Older people may require lower drug doses than younger people because ________

A) there is less tissue mass to treat B) their organs are more sensitive to drugs C) they have lower rates of renal clearance D) a lifetime of mutations results in unpredictable drug reactions E) they do not absorb as much drug from the small intestine

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Unlike cartilage, bone

A) is a connective tissue. B) has a matrix that contains collagen. C) undergoes remodeling throughout life. D) has an outer covering. E) has cells within lacunae.

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All of the following are found in saliva, EXCEPT:

A) pepsin B) bicarbonate C) mucin D) salivary amylase

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