Projections on the mucosa of the small intestine called ________ give it a velvety texture.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
villi
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a. an increase in thickness of the membrane b. an increase in surface area of the membrane c. an increase in the partial pressure gradient d. two of these answers. e. all of these answers.
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Explain the difference between electrolytes and nonelectrolytes
What will be an ideal response?
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How many spinal nerves attach to the spinal cord between vertebrae?
A. 12 B. 14 C. 30 D. 31
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Which of the following originates from the cartilages of ribs 2-6, the sternal body, and the clavicle?
A) teres minor B) supraspinatus C) pectoralis major D) teres major E) subscapularis
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