Describe the cell theory

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The cell theory states that cells are the building blocks of all plants and animals, all new cells come from the division of pre-existing cells, and cells are the smallest living units that carry out all vital physiological functions.

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

1) Periosteum covers the outer surface of a bone. 2) The metaphysis is the tubular shaft of a long bone. 3) A displaced fracture retains the normal alignment of the bone elements or fragments. 4) A compression fracture occurs particularly in vertebrae subjected to extreme stress, such as when landing on the gluteal region after a fall. 5) A Pott fracture occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of the lower leg.

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Sodium and potassium are by far the most abundant solutes in the ECF in terms of numbers of particles and account for most ECF osmotic activity

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Auditory impulses are transmitted by the ________ portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

A. ossicular B. cochlear C. spiral D. vestibular E. tympanic

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The earlike extension of the atrium is the

A) ventricle. B) coronary sinus. C) coronary sulcus. D) auricle. E) interatrial septum.

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