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Magnesium ions (Mg²⁺) are essential for the association of the small and large subunits of ribosomes.

Without adequate Mg²⁺ concentration, the ribosomal subunits remain dissociated, hindering protein synthesis.

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The liver plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels by storing glucose as glycogen.

When levels are high and releasing glucose into the bloodstream when levels are low.

It helps maintain stable blood glucose levels, especially between meals and during fasting.

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The sarcoplasm surrounds the muscle fiber of the skeletal muscle.

It is the cytoplasm of muscle cells.

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After an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, the enzyme is used for another reaction as enzymes are not consumed in the process.

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For a sigmoidoscopy examination, the nurse should place the patient in the Sim's position.

This position, lying on the left side with the right knee flexed.

It provides optimal access to the rectum and sigmoid colon for the procedure.

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There are five main important aspects of Post-incident Reporting:

• Accuracy
• Timeliness
• Completeness
• Objectivity 
• Follow up

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Artificial vegetative reproduction involves techniques used to propagate plants asexually, including:

• Budding (attaching a bud to a rootstock)
• Layering (rooting a stem while still attached to the parent plant)
• Grafting (joining a stem to a rootstock)

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• During Metaphase, the chromosomes align at the center of the cell, attached to the spindle fibers formed by the centrioles (also known as microtubules).
• This is the stage where the chromosomes are connected to the spindle fibers, preparing for separation.

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The Forebrain, specifically the cerebrum, is responsible for controlling higher-level functions such as:

• Thinking
• Feelings
• Memory
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Speech
• Decision making

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• Filtration is a function of the kidneys, which filter waste and excess substances from the blood.
• It is not a digestive function.