Partial absence of a limb is known as ________.

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


meromelia

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What does the term autocrine refer to in terms of location of target tissues?

A. Hormones that travel through the blood to get to their target tissue B. The secretion of a hormone by the cells of the same tissue type that it targets C. Chemicals that cause a response outside of the body in another person D. Hormones that work on neighboring cells without having to go through blood to get to target tissue.

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________ is a powerful forearm extensor

A) Triceps brachii B) Brachioradialis C) Brachialis D) Biceps brachii

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These muscles elevate the ribs and have their origin on the inferior border of the superior rib and their insertion on the superior border of the inferior rib.

A. Transversus thoracis B. External intercostals C. Diaphragm D. Serratus posterior inferior E. Internal intercostals

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