All the bones below belong to the axial skeleton, except the_________, which belongs to the appendicular skeleton.

Changes in blood pressure are detected by_________ in certain arteries.

Among other functions, hepatocytes (liver cells) are specialized for detoxifying drugs or other chemicals. Hepatocytes have large amounts of_________.

An atom with 12 electrons, 13 neutrons, and 11 protons is a(n) _________.

A(n)_________ is a group of similar cells and their intercellular materials in a discrete region of an organ performing a specific function.

A red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. This means the concentration of solutes in the solution is_________ than the concentration of solutes in the intracellular fluid, and will cause the cell to_________.

A hole through a bone that usually allows passage for nerves and blood vessels is called a(n)_________.

The external acoustic meatus is

In 2024, Cory sold his qualified small business stock for $90,000 after holding it for 10 years. His basis in the stock is $40,000. Applying the rules as if the stock were acquired in 2012 and assuming his marginal tax rate is 32 percent, how much tax will he owe on the sale?

Marina is 50 years old, deaf, and blind. If her tax filing status is single, what amount of standard deduction can she claim in 2024?