A disease that has an unknown cause or is unique to an individual is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


idiopathic

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The upper abdominopelvic regions include the:

a. right and left hypochondriac and umbilical b. right and left lumbar and umbilical c. right and left iliac and epigastric d. right and left hypochondriac and epigastric

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Which of the following is not correct pertaining to olfaction?

A) The central processes of the olfactory receptor neurons pass through foramina in the cribriform plate. B) The central processes of the right and left olfactory receptor neurons each collectively form the right and left olfactory nerve. C) The olfactory nerves terminate in the olfactory bulb, which is in contact with the orbital surface of the frontal lobe of the brain. D) The axons of secondary olfactory neurons form the olfactory tract. E) The olfactory tract terminates in the medulla.

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Which of the following statements about cerebrospinal fluid is incorrect?

a. forms at the choroid plexuses and is reabsorbed across the arachnoid villi into the blood within the dural sinuses b. serves as a shock-absorbing fluid to cushion the brain against jarring movements c. comes into direct contact with neurons d. fills the subarachnoid space e. influences the composition of the brain interstitial fluid more than the blood does

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Suppose that you had a congenital condition that prevented your body from forming holocrine glands. If that were the case, which statement would be most accurate?

A. Your nerves could not transmit signals. B. You would have difficulty breathing. C. Your skin would become excessively dry for lack of oil from sebaceous glands. D. Your bones would be like rubber. E. You would be unable to digest your food.

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