The intervertebral discs are composed of the tissue ________.

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


fibrocartilage

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A) beta chains in hemoglobin B) alpha chains in hemoglobin C) heme groups in hemoglobin D) the plasma membrane of erythrocytes E) delta chains in hemoglobin

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

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A type of muscle whose action opposes that of another muscle is called a(n)

A) synergist. B) fixator. C) agonist. D) prime mover. E) antagonist.

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