The ________ is the serous membrane that covers the surfaces of most abdominal organs.

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


peritoneum

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The type of lamellae found in osteons (Haversian systems) is ________.

A. interstitial B. circumferential C. oppositional D. appositional E. concentric

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Describe trace elements

A) Trace elements are abundant in the atmosphere and also abundant in the human body. B) Trace elements are present in small amounts in the body and are required for normal growth and maintenance. C) Trace elements are present in small amounts in the body and are not necessary for normal growth and maintenance. D) Trace elements are present in small amounts in the atmosphere but accumulate in the body at high levels. E) Trace elements are the elements produced by nuclear reactions in research laboratories.

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In a normal electrocardiogram, the

A. P wave results from repolarization of the atria. B. QRS complex results from ventricular depolarization. C. P wave occurs after the QRS complex but before the T wave. D. T wave represents depolarization of the atria. E. repolarization of the atria is clearly visible.

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Somatic motor neuron axons fall into the category of

A.  A fibers. B.  B fibers. C.  C fibers. D.  D fibers.

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