Which of the following best describes the function of the periosteum?
A. It is the smooth tissue at the ends of bones, which reduces friction.
B. It is the outer layer of the bone that contains nerves and blood vessels.
Select your answer:
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Neurological Disorders › ViewSelect the TRUE statements about the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
A. Plaques of demyelination, disseminated in time and space, interfere with neuronal transmission
B. The dendrites on the neuron are overstimulated leading to the destruction of the axon.
C. The dopaminergic neurons in the part of the brain called substantia nigra have started to die.
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Livor Mortis is:
A. The self-digestion of cells
B. Lack of blood flow in the capillary region of the blood vessels
C. The purplish color established when blood settles due to gravity
D. The temperature loss of a dead body