The period of gestation that is characterized by rapid fetal growth and adipose tissue deposition is the ________ trimester(s).

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) first and second
E) second and third


C) third

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Which of the following statements about EPSPs is FALSE?

A. They are produced by the opening of ligand-gated sodium channels. B. They transmit signals over relatively short distances. C. They depolarize postsynaptic cell membranes. D. They are able to summate. E. They are always the same amplitude.

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What is line D pointing to?

a) Thyrohyoid membrane b) Corniculate cartilage c) Cricothyroid ligament d) Cricoid cartilage e) Tracheal cartilage

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This portion of the blastocyst forms the embryo proper

A) inner cell mass (ICM) B) morula C) zona pellucida D) trophoblast

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Lymphatic system vessels begin with

A. lymphatic trunks. B. lymphatic arteries. C. lymphatic capillaries. D. lymph nodes. E. lymphatic ducts.

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