The end of Christian persecution by the Roman Empire served as the catalyst (cause) that inspired the first Christian monks to flee to the desert in order to live a more authentic spiritual life free of the superficial Christianity of the cities.

Monasticism encourages the cultivation of asceticism, which is derived from the Greek term askesis. What does askesis mean?

Which of the following can be found on cervical vertebrae only?

Which of the following is a classification of a joint in which the bones are separated by a pad of fibrous cartilage?

The point of attachment for muscles in temporal bone behind the ear that extend and rotate the head is the ________.

Match the parts of the female reproductive systems with the letters in the following picture.  

Match the internal structure of the heart with the letters in the following picture.  

A nurse is hanging an IV bag that contains a 3.0 % potassium phosphate solution.   This means that:

Based on the solubility rules, select the ionic compounds that are insoluble in water. Solubility Rules  Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, NH4+ All salts containing alkali metal ions and the ammonium ion are soluble     NO3-, C2H3O2- All nitrates and acetates are soluble     Cl-, Br-, I- Most chloride, bromide, and iodide salts are solubleExceptions are Ag+, Hg22+, and Pb2+ which are insoluble     SO42- Most sulfate salts are solubleExceptions are Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, and Pb2+ which are insoluble     CO32-, PO43-, CrO42- Most carbonates, phosphates, and chromate salts are insolubleExceptions are the Group IA elements and NH4+ which are soluble     OH- Most hydroxide salts are insolubleExceptions are Group IA elements and NH4+ which are solubleCa2+, Sr2+, Ba2+ are slightly soluble (considered to be insoluble)     S2- Most sulfide salts are insolubleExceptions are Group IA elements NH4+ and Ca2+, Sr2+, and Ba2+ which are soluble

Provide the isotopic symbol for Magnesium.    Note:  the top box is blank 1 and the bottom box is blank 2. _______ _______