Define rigor mortis

What will be an ideal response?


Muscle stiffness occurring after death.

Anatomy & Physiology

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All of the following are correct regarding DNA except

A) it contains deoxyribose sugar. B) molecular shape varies with hydrogen bonding along the length of the strand. C) the nitrogenous base is made of adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. D) it stores genetic information. E) it contains a double helix.

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The arrector pili muscles are attached to

A. sebaceous glands. B. the hypodermis. C. nail beds. D. hair follicles.

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When comparing gamete production in males and females, males produce

A. more gametes that are larger in size. B. more gametes that are smaller in size. C. fewer gametes that are larger in size. D. fewer gametes that are smaller in size.

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The ____________________ is the functional unit of the kidney

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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