The intervertebral discs that separate parts of the backbone are composed of

__________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


fibrocartilage

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A. increase in the relative velocity of fluid flow B. the surface area of the body over which the flow occurs C. the viscosity of the fluid D. all of the above

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The ____________________ fossa is on the anterior surface of the scapula.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Extracellular calcium plays a role in contraction inA) skeletal muscle cells.B) smooth muscle cells.C) cardiac muscle cells.D) None of these types of cells.

What will be an ideal response?

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During the late stages of ventricular diastole, the ________.

A) atria are contracting B) AV valves are closed C) ventricles are contracting D) pressure in the ventricles does not change E) the ventricles are filling

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