A __________ sheath surrounds and insulates some axons and increases their conduction speed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
myelin
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a. vital capacity b. residual volume c. tidal volume d. expiratory reserve volume
An unknown molecule was detected in a tissue sample. The molecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; appears to be a branching polymer; and is hydrophilic. This molecule is most likely a ________.
A. nucleic acid B. protein C. carbohydrate D. lipid
In the classification of joints, which of the following statements is true?
A) Immovable joints are called amphiarthroses. B) All synovial joints are freely movable. C) Synarthrotic joints are slightly movable. D) In cartilaginous joints, a joint cavity is present.
A tendon sheath is a modification of which structure?
A. A tendon B. A ligament C. A bursa D. A meniscus E. A joint capsule