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What is a rite of passage? Describe two examples of rites of passage from Native North American religions.
Blood
A vital bodily fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.
Cartilage
A flexible, connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, joints, and ear.
Nerve
A bundle of fibers that transmits electrical impulses toward and away from the brain and central nervous system.
Muscle
A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.