The ____________________ transforms many foreign organic compounds into ionic form, which facilitates their elimination from the body because such conversion enables them to be secreted by the transport system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


liver

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Which of the following is least associated with ependymal cells?

a. myelin sheath b. brain ventricle c. CSF d. choroid plexus e. glial cell

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the sternum?

A) It may be surgically split in the median plane to gain access to the thoracic cavity. B) It may be used for a bone marrow biopsy. C) It may have a perforation (sternal foramen) that is sometimes the site of a pleural herniation, which is a life-threatening situation. D) In violent thoracic trauma (e.g., automobile accident), comminuted fractures are not uncommon. E) Its xiphoid process may partially ossify, producing a pronounced lump.

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Compare the body stalk with the yolk stalk

What will be an ideal response?

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