These glial cells may contribute to Lou Gehrig's disease.

A) microglia
B) Schwann cells
C) ependymal cells
D) oligodendrocytes
E) astrocytes


A) microglia

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A. bicuspid>semilunar>tricuspid>semilunar B. tricuspid>semilunar>bicuspid>semilunar C. semilunar>bicuspid>semilunar>tricuspid D. semilunar>tricuspid>semilunar>bicuspid

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A shallow depression on the surface of a bone is called a ________.

A) tuberosity B) trochanter C) fossa D) foramen E) tubercle

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Which of the following is NOT true of the pectoral girdle?

A. It consists of the clavicles and scapulae. B. The scapulae do not meet along their medial surfaces. C. The clavicles meet along their medial borders above the sternum. D. The loose attachment of the pectoral girdle to the humerus provides flexibility, but also increases shoulder injuries. E. All of these are true of the pectoral girdle.

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Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

A. Plasma B. Extracellular C. Intracellular D. Cytoplasm E. Interstitial

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