The bodies of adjacent vertebrae are separated by ______ ______ that act as

shock absorbers.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


intervertebral discs

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A. Pepsin digests protein mainly in the small intestine. B. After absorption, the products of protein digestion are carried by blood directly to the liver. C. Only the exocrine pancreas produces enzymes that can digest proteins. D. Free amino acids are the only product of protein digestion that can be absorbed from the lumen into intestinal epithelial cells. E. The enzymes that digest protein are secreted in active form.

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Wrinkles, itchy skin, and balding are all common signs of ________.

A. impetigo B. alopecia C. eczema D. aging

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What loss would result from cutting through the medial lemniscus on the right side?

A) loss of pain sensation on the left side of the body B) loss of pain sensation on the right side of the body C) loss of fine touch sensation on the left side of the body D) loss of fine touch sensation on the right side of the body E) complete hemiplegia (paralysis) on the left side of the body

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A nutritional problem resulting in a metabolic disease cannot be easily placed into a disease category

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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