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Which terms best complete the chart about characteristics of human development between fertilization and birth?Stages of Human GestationFirst trimesterSecond trimesterThird trimester- Embryo develops- Organs begin to develop- (1)- Starts swallowing- Fat begins to develop- (2)- All organs are developed- Can hear and see- (3)

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(1) Facial features form(2) Heartbeat can be heard(3) Nerve cells develop rapidly
B
(1) Heartbeat can be heard(2) Nerve cells develop rapidly(3) Facial features form
C
(1) Nerve cells develop rapidly(2) Facial features form(3) Heartbeat can be heard
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(1) Facial features form(2) Nerve cells develop rapidly(3) Heartbeat can be heard
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Doctors do not administer vaccinations to people who are too sick. Which best explains why?

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The weakened or dead form of the pathogen may be attacked by the person's immune system.
B
The weakened or dead form of the pathogen may have a fatal effect when it is combined with medication that the sick people are taking.
C
The digestive systems of sick people may be negatively affected by the weakened or dead pathogen.
D
The white blood cells of sick people may not be able to efficiently handle the weakened or dead form of the pathogen.
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Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decrease in white blood cells. What effect does leukopenia have on the body's ability to fight infection?

A
Leukopenia increases the body's ability to fight infection.
B
Leukopenia decreases the body's ability to fight infection.
C
Leukopenia has no effect on the body's ability to fight infection.
D
Leukopenia increases the body's ability to fight infection at certain times and decreases it at other times.
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Fred is studying his notes from anatomy class. One list in his notes describes features of a CNS structure. anterior horns and posterior hornsgray matter inside, white matter outsidehippocampuscentral canalFred thinks this list contains an error. Which best describes the error?

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Most items are features in the brain, but the gray and white matter locations correspond to the spinal cord.
B
Most items are features in the brain, but the horns are in the spinal cord.
C
Most items are features in the spinal cord, but the central canal is in the brain.
D
Most items are features in the spinal cord, but the hippocampus is in the brain.
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Which blood component makes up 41% of the blood’s volume?

A
plasma
B
red blood cells
C
platelets
D
white blood cells
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Which causes a drop in female hormone levels?

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the onset of the menstrual flow
B
the release of an egg from the ovary
C
the thickening of the uterine wall
D
the failure of an egg to be fertilized
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Which is an immune response?

A
The iris of the eye narrows when the eyes are exposed to bright light.
B
Langerhans cells transport harmful substances to white blood cells.
C
Muscles under the skin contract rapidly to adjust the body's internal temperature.
D
T cells signal B cells to adjust the pH of the blood.
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Which of the following describes the epididymis?

A
a tube that transports sperm to the urethra
B
a vesicle that produces fluid and gives sperm nourishment and motility
C
a gland that contributes fluid to semen
D
a tube that stores and develops sperm cells from the testes
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Asbestosis is a lung disease that is caused by inhaling asbestos, a mineral that was once used as insulation and fire retardant in building materials. Which best describes abestosis?

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It disproves spontaneous generation.
B
It offers supporting evidence regarding miasma.
C
Its transmission cannot be studied using the germ theory of disease.
D
Its transmission can be studied using the germ theory of disease.
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What would cause antibodies to attack the cells of the body?

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The cells support bacterial growth.
B
The cells are worn out and need to be replaced.
C
The antibodies mistakenly identify the cells as foreign material.
D
The red blood cells are malfunctioning.
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What does the immune system protect the body against?

A
changes of the internal body temperature
B
changes in the temperature of environment
C
changes caused by harmful pathogens
D
changes in the pH of the blood
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Which best describes the role of immunosuppressants in transplant surgeries?

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to increase antibody production to fight off more pathogens
B
to suppress the immune system to allow pathogens to build immunity
C
to decrease antibody production to reduce the attacks on the new organ
D
to allow for recognition of antigens to determine compatibility

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