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Author Question: The word rectus in the muscle name rectus abdominis means slanted. Indicate whether the statement ... (Read 209 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

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Why do all babies' eyes have irides that are a slate gray to blue color at birth?
 
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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
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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