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Author Question: The word rectus in the muscle name rectus abdominis means slanted. Indicate whether the statement ... (Read 229 times)

RRMR

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The word rectus in the muscle name rectus abdominis means slanted.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Why do all babies' eyes have irides that are a slate gray to blue color at birth?
 
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debra928

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Rectus means straight up and down; this muscle of the abdomen is oriented straight up and down.

Answer to Question 2

Their irises lack the brown pigment melanin in the iris. Exposure to light triggers the production of melanin by melanocytes.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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