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Axons insulated by a(n) _____ are able to conduct impulses faster than those not so insulated.
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Myelin Sheath
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An action common to the latissimus dorsi, teres major, and lower pectoralis major is _____.
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Adduction
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A tooth root attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament is a _____ .
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Gomphosis.
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A weak, subthreshold stimulus will result in _______.
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Small depolarization at the receiving end of the neuron.
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When the calcium was removed from the extracellular solution, _______.
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No neurotransmitter was released
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Under normal conditions, the forced expiratory volume is normally _______.
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75 - 85% of the vital capacity.
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Tracheal obstruction by a large piece of food typically involves obstruction of the ______.
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Larynx
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The transition from an afferent arteriole to an efferent arteriole occurs in the __________.
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Glomerulus
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The proximal nail fold projects onto the nail body as the __________.
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Eponychium
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The membranes of neurons at rest are very permeable to _____ but only slightly permeable to _____
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A. K+; Na+
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Smooth muscles depolarize as a result of a transmembrane current of ________.
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Calcium ions.
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Pepsin would not be found in the stomach if the __________ cells were destroyed.
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Chief or zymogenic
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Neural circuits occur in all of these patterns except __________.
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Multipolar
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In this experiment, optical density is measured using a _______.
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Spectrophotometer
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Contraction of mesangial cells results in a ________, which decreases glomerular filtration.
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Decrease in surface area of capillariesavailable for filtration
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Congenital sensorineural deafness most commonly involves damage to ______.
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The auricles
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Before and during vomiting, the emetic center initiates motor responses that involve ______.
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Sympathetic neurons.
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All fibers of the semimembranosus muscle converge to insert on the __________.
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Posterior thigh
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A muscle whose fascicles all pull in the same direction is a __________ muscle.
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Parallel
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A mugger steals your wallet causing all of the following to happen except ________.
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Increased glucose uptake to the.
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A rise in blood glucose level will trigger all these responses except __________.
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Increased epinephrine secretion
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Paralyzed facial muscles may indicate damage to the _______ nerve.
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Facial.
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When the frequency of stimulation of a muscle is great enough, _______.
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Wave summation results and muscle twitches overlap
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The anterior auditory stream involved in ________.
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Complex sound analysis
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The addition of aldosterone _______.
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Decreased the urine volume
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The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.
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Orbit
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The ________ cells lie between and around the glomerular capillaries.
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Mesangial
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The presence of an incompetent tricuspid valve would have the direct effect of causing ______.
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Reduced efficiency in the delivery of blood to the lungs
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Muscles of the eye and hand have a high percentage of _______ fibers.
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Fast twitch
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In the figure below, showing blood flow in a typical fish ______.
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The numeral 3 represents the systemic tissues
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Gluconeogenesis, the formation of glucose from fats and proteins, is due to the action of ________.
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Cortisol
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An appropriate group of animals to examine to observe a malpighian tubule would be _____.
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Insects
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Afferent signals from external stimuli are carried by the __________.
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Somatic sensory division
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A vasectomy is an effective technique for birth control in males because it _____.
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Severs the route used by the sperm to exit the male's body
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Within the limbic system, emotions are controlled by the _____ and _____.
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Both a and b
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Within the _________________ are located cell bodies of _______________ neurons.
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CNS; motor
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When the left ventricle contracts, the ________ valve closes and the ________ valve is pushed open.
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Mitral; aortic
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We do not have the enzymes to digest ________.
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Cellulose
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Upon activation by stomach acidity, the secretions of the parietal cells _____.
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Initiate the chemical digestion of protein in the stomach
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Under normal conditions, the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin is about ___________.
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200 mL
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The study of organisms based on their similar body structures is referred to as _____.
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Comparative morphology
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The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _______________ hours.
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24
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The levels of structural organization in order of decreasing complexity are __________.
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Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cellular, chemical
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The ___ is absent from most epidermis.
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Stratum lucidum
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Tendons differ from ligaments in that ________.
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Tendons bind muscle to bone and ligaments bind bone to bone
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Taste buds ____.
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React only with particles in solution
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Support cells in the central nervous system are collectively called ________.
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Neuroglia
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Substances that stimulate receptor sites are known as __________.
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Agonists
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Steroid hormone-receptor complexes act in _____.
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The nucleus.
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Spermatogonia in the seminiferous tubules are located ________.
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Near the lumen
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Sperm have several components; the function of the acrosome is to _____.
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Supply an enzyme that breaks down the membrane of the ovum.
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Sensory is to motor what _____ is to _____.
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Brain, Spinal cord
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Reflex arcs that only use two neurons are called ____________ reflex arcs.
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Monosynaptic
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Reabsorption of high levels of glucose and amino acids in the filtrate is accomplished by ________.
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Secondary active transport
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Pectinate muscles are found in the ________.
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Atria only
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Normal urine is usually pale yellow to amber in color, due to the presence of __________.
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Urochrome
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Nerves transmit information by means of _______ signals.
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Chemical
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Nerves are ___ of the nervous system
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Organs
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Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses.
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Axon
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Nephrons located close to the medulla with long nephron loops are called ________ nephrons.
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Juxtamedullary
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Movements unique to the large intestine are ________ movements.
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Mass
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Movement of material between cells is known as the ________ pathway.
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Paracellular
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Most water is absorbed in the __________.
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Small intestine
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Most sensory afferent pain fibers enter the spinal cord by way of the ________ nerve roots.
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Posterior
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Most metabolic wastes leave the body through the production of ________ by the ________.
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Urine; urinary system
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Most mechanical processing of food occurs in the _____.
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Oral cavity and stomach
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Most intravenous solutions are _____ with respect to blood cells?
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Isotonic
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Most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption is performed in the __________.
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Jejunum
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Menstruation ______.
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Both a and b
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Mechanoreceptors that react to changes in pressure are part of the _____.
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Lateral line systems in fish
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Mature sperm are stored in the ______________ until ejaculation.
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Epididymis
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Mature human sperm and ova are similar in that they _____.
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Both have the same number of chromosomes
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Many nephrons empty into a ________.
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Collecting duct
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List the parts of the nephron in correct sequential order: ________.
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Glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle
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Integrating sensory information and neural functions is a function of the __________.
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Cerebrum
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Inspiration begins as __________.
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The diaphragm contracts.
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Inflammation of the joints is known as _____.
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Arthritis
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Increased salt content of the blood will lead to ______ blood volume.
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Increased
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In vertebrates, chemical messengers called hormones are secreted by the _____ system.
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Endocrine
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In the plasma, the quantity of oxygen in solution is ________.
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Only about 1.5% of the oxygen carried in the blood
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In the ascending limb of the nephron loop the ________.
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Thick segment moves ions out into interstitial spaces for reabsorption
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In the ascending limb of the loop of henle, the filtrate will always be ________.
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Of a lower osmolarity than the medullary interstitial fluid
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In neurons, ____________ receive signals and ____________ transmit signals.
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Dendrites, axons
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In movement, the ____ muscle straightens the arm.
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extensor
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In males, both the urinary system and the _________ use the urethra.
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Reproductive system
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In an autoimmune disorder, the body makes ________ against its own tissues.
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Antibodies
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In a(n) __________, the vertebral column is formed from 33 separate bones.
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Fetus
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In a hydra, digestion is completed ________.
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Intracellularly
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In a 28-day cycle, estrogen levels peak at __________.
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14 days
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In ________, one substance is transported into the cell and another is transported out.
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Countertransport or antiport
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If the nerves going to a human heart were severed, the heart would _______.
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Both a and b
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Hypersecretion of prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland causes the condition of ________.
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Both A & B
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Gustation involves ________ taste buds, all located on the ________.
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8,000 to 10,000 ; tongue, throat and mouth
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Formation of angiotensin i is triggered by ______.
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Renin
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Formation of a secondary oocyte occurs during __________.
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The follicular phase
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For girls, menarche is _____.
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A girl's first menstrual period
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For a tissue or an organ to function as a unit, _____.
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There must be cell-cell communication among the cells within a tissue or organ
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External respiration includes all of these processes except __________.
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Release of carbon dioxide by tissue cells
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Erythrocytes, neurons, skeletal cells, and columnar cells are examples of _____ cells.
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Specialized
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Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets are formed by a process called __________.
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Hematopoiesis
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Enzymatic digestion of fats involves ________, which breaks down ________.
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Lipase, triglycerides
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Endocrine glands secrete products called _____________.
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Hormones
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Each specific amino acid has a unique ______.
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R group
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Each organ system begins to form during the _____ phase of development
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Embryonic
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Each nephron is composed of two parts: a renal ____________ and a renal tubule.
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Renal corpuscle
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Each alveolus is surrounded by a web of blood capillaries supplied by the _________.
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The pulmonary artery.
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During the swallowing reflex __________.
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The epiglottis closes the glottis
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During the aerobic pathway of carbohydrate metabolism, _______.
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Both a and b
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During the _______________, the neuron cannot generate another action potential.
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Na+, absolute refractory
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During propagation of the action potential, __________.
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All of the listed responses are correct
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During isovolumetric contraction, the pressure in the ventricles __________.
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Rises rapidly.
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During filtration, blood pressure forces materials through ________, which act as filters.
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Glomeruli
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During contraction of a muscle, calcium ions bind to the __________.
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Troponin molecule
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During anaerobic glycolysis, only about ______ of free energy from glucose is released.
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7%
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Due to the very acidic environment of the gastric contents, the stomach ______.
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Contain a few viable bacteria per milliliter
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Differences among organisms are caused by differences in the _____.
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Types and relative amounts of organic molecules synthesized by each organism
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Development of the oocyte and follicular growth occur in the ________ of the ovary.
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Cortex.
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Dehydration leads to ________ blood volume, ________ blood pressure, and ________ osmolarity.
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Decreased; decreased; increased
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Crenation (shrinking) is likely to occur in blood cells immersed in ________.
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A hypertonic solution
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Cranial nerves iii, vii, ix, and x _________.
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Each contain general visceral motor axons and are characterized as nerves of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
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Contact digestion takes place in/at the __________.
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Brush border of the small intestine
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Cirrhosis can cause ______.
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A bleeding disorder
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Chondrocytes are to the epiglottis as osteocytes are to the __________.
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Femur
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Central chemoreceptors are neurons in the medulla that respond directly to changes in ________.
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Cerebrospinal fluid pH
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Cellular differentiation, or cell specialization, results from __________.
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Both a and b
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Cells that are thick in the middle and tapered toward the end are called __________ cells.
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Fusiform
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Bulk flow is fluid flow as a result of a(n) ________ gradient.
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Pressure
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Breathing in mammals is controlled by the _____, which monitors _____.
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Medulla ... blood pH
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Bones of the skeleton are connected at junctions called ________.
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Articulations
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Bone elongation is a result of __________.
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Cartilage growth
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Blood, muscle, and bone cells are examples of _____.
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Specialized cells
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Blood vessels in the ___________ supply epidermal cells with nutrients.
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Dermis
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Blood leaves the left ventricle via the ___ and returns to the right atrium via the ____.
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Aorta; superior and inferior vena cava
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Blood is best classified as connective tissue because _____.
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Its cells are separated from each other by an extracellular matrix
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Before carbohydrates are absorbed, __________ digest disaccharides into monosaccharides.
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Brush border enzymes
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Before an enzyme can work, a __________ molecule must bind at the active site.
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Substrate
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Axons branch into axon terminals, which have ________ located at the terminal ends.
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Bulbs
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Axons are especially abundant in the ________.
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White matter in the brain and the white matter in the spinal cord
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Auditory impulses are transmitted by the _____ portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve.
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Cochlear
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At an axon terminal, the electrical signal from one cell ________.
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Causes the release of chemical neurotransmitter molecules that cause an electrical signal in the next cell
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As humidity increases, the partial pressure of oxygen in air ________.
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Decreases as the total pressure of air remains the same
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An increase in blood co2 levels is followed by a(n) ____ in h+ ions and a(n) ____ in blood ph.
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Decrease, increase
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An example of antagonistic hormones controlling homeostasis is _____.
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Insulin and glucagon in glucose metabolism.
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An ectothermic organism would have the advantage over an endothermic organism when ______.
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Food is scarce year-round
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An angiography is a/an ________.
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Process of recording a blood vessel
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After sperm are produced, they enter the first part of the duct system, the __________.
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Epididymis
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After fluid passes through the entire proximal tubule, the fluid will enter the ________.
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Loop of Henle
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Adh acts on the _____ to regulate facultative water reabsorption.
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Late distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts
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Actin is the subunit of __________.
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Microfilaments
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A(n) ____________steroid is a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
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Cortisol
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A second nerve impulse cannot be generated until ________.
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The resting membrane potential has been reestablished
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A reflex that leads to secretion of saliva is a(n) __________ reflex.
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Visceral
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A rapid increase in the _____ level stimulates ovulation.
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Luteinizing hormone
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A motor neuron transmits the effect of a nerve impulse to the muscle fiber at a _________________.
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Neuromuscular junction
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A molecule of glucose being absorbed in the small intestine will first be transported __________.
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Across the apical membrane of enterocytes
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A molecule of ________ contains all the codons needed to produce a particular polypeptide.
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MRNA
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A joint that allows only a small amount of movement is called a(n) __________.
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Amphiarthrosis
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A joint is where two or more ________ meet or join.
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Bones
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A healthy adult typically produces ________ of urine per day.
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1200 mL
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A gomphosis is formed by the __________ ligament that holds a tooth in its socket.
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Periodontal
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A cross section is the same as a ______.
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Transverse plane
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__________ is not found in pancreatic secretions.
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Cholecystokinin (CCK)
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__________ controls hormone concentrations.
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Negative feedback
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__________ are one of the few types of neurons that can replace themselves in adult life.
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Olfactory receptors
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________ means decreased blood flow.
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Ischemia
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________ account(s) for almost two-thirds of the weight of bone.
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Calcium phosphate
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_______ is controlled, at least in part, by the hypothalamus.
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Feeding
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_____ is plasma fluid after the blood cells and clotting proteins have been removed.
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Serum
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The ________ are structures in the mammary glands that produce milk during lactation.
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Alveoli
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The chromosomal structure that limits the number of cell divisions of a cell is the __________.
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Telomere
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When you view objects close to the eye, the eye makes an adjustment called __________.
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Accommodation
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The velocity of blood flow is the lowest in capillaries because _____.
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The total cross-sectional area of the capillaries is greater than the total cross-sectional area of the arteries or any other part of the circulatory system
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The thin segment of the nephron loop's descending limb ________.
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Aids in the passive movement of water out of the tubule
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The term resolving power refers to _____.
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The clarity of the image in showing two objects as separate
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The sinoatrial (sa) node is referred to as the _____________ of the heart.
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Natural pacemaker
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The semilunar valves remain open throughout the ____________________ phase of the cardiac cycle.
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Late ventricular systole
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The secretion of aldosterone is directly stimulated by _______.
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Angiotensin II
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The major calyces are the __________.
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Large branches of the renal pelvis
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The linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is referred to as its ______ structure.
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Primary
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The formation of carbonic acid from water and carbon dioxide is catalyzed by _______.
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Carbonic anhydrase
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The flow rate of a liquid is _______.
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Directly proportional to the pressure gradient
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The end products of protein digestion are ________, which are absorbed into ________ of villi.
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Amino acids; capillaries
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The earliest stage of speech development is called the ________ stage.
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Babbling.
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The building blocks for peptides are _______.
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Amino acids
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The _______ of the conduction system is located in the interventricular septum.
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SA node
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The _____ stores glucose as glycogen and converts excess glucose to _____.
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Liver; fatty acids
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Smooth muscle contracts when calcium binds to __________ and activates __________.
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Forming bone by replacing hyaline cartilage; forming bone by replacing connective tissue
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Each of the following nerves originates in the lumbar plexus except the ________ nerve.
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Sciatic
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Conscious perception of vision probably reflects activity in the ________
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Occipital lobe of the cortex
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Brachioradialis and sternocleidomastoid are named for ________.
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The locations of their origin and insertion
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The ________ tightens the neck and draws the corners of the mouth downward as in expressing horror.
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Platysma
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The ________ consists of the follicle cells that cling to the oocyte after ovulation.
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Corona radiata
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Secondary spermatocytes divide to produce ________ spermatids having ________ chromosomes each.
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Four; 23
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Platelets release __________, a chemical vasoconstrictor that contributes to the vascular spasm.
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Serotonin
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Arthritis always involves damage to the ________ cartilages, but the specific cause can vary.
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Articular
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It is impossible for sperm to be functional (able to fertilize the egg) until after ________.
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They undergo capacitation
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An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is (are) the ________.
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Otoliths
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The ________ collects blood from the entire small intestine and two-thirds of the large intestine.
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Superior mesenteric vein
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Peripheral adaptation ________ the number of action potentials that reach the cns.
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Decreases
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The patellar or knee-jerk reflex involves ________.
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Stimulatory nerve impulses to the quadriceps and inhibitory impulses to the hamstrings
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Tracheal cartilages provide for _______ on the ________ aspect of the trachea.
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Rigidity; anterior
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Tinnitus, vertigo, and gradual hearing loss typify the disorder called ________.
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Ménière's syndrome
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The training regimen of a competitive weight lifter is designed partly to __________.
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Increase the average number of myofibrils per muscle fiber
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The term alkaline reserve is used to describe the ________ buffer system.
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Bicarbonate
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The only special sense that is not fully functional at birth is ________.
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Vision
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The middle piece of the sperm contains the ________ in a spiral arrangement.
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Mitochondria
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The latchbridge mechanism of myosin heads is a property of ________ muscle.
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Smooth.
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The enzyme _____________ resides in the synaptic cleft and breaks down molecules of ach.
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ACETYCHOLINESTERASE
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Under quiet conditions, blood returning to the heart retains about ________ of its oxygen content.
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75 percent
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To auscultate the aortic semilunar valve, you would place your stethoscope in the ________.
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Second intercostal space to the right of the sternum
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The hypodermis, or subcutaneous tissue, is represented by ________.
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Label D
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The exocrine portion of the pancreas consists of lobules called ________, which secrete ________.
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Acini, digestive enzymes
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The channels that convey milk from the mammary glands to the nipples are called __________ ducts.
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Lactiferous
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Lipid digestion and absorption requires the coordinated actions of ______ and ____.
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Lipase, bile
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Lumbar vertebrae are ________ massive and ________ mobile.
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Most; least
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Spastic paralysis suggests involvement of the ________
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upper motor neurons
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The ________ reflex complements the flexor reflex by activating contralateral muscles.
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Crossed extensor.
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The ________ nervous system stimulates the arrector pili muscles and gives you ""goosebumps.""
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Sympathetic
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The ________ is a region of dense bone that surrounds and protects the membranous labyrinth.
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Bony labyrinth
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The ________ divides the aorta into the thoracic aorta and the abdominal aorta.
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Diaphragm
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Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.
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Albumin
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Stepping on a piece of glass would most likely invoke a _____ reflex.
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Withdrawal
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Reticulocytes complete their development into ________ in the circulation.
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Erythrocytes
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A dendritic or langerhan cell is a specialized ________.
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Phagocytic cell.
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A skeletal muscle twitch differs from a tetanic contraction in that ________.
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The muscle twitch is a brief and "jerky" movement, while the tetanic contraction is prolonged and continuous
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________ is an inherited abnormality that affects the development and structure of kidney tubules.
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Polycystic kidney disease
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________ glands are considered ductless glands and ______ glands contain ducts.
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Endocrine, exocrine
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A nerve impulse travels fastest along ________ axons of ______ diameter.
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Myelinated; large
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A monosynaptic reflex that monitors and regulates skeletal muscle length is a _____ reflex.
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Stretch
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A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.
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Smaller.
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Body weight is borne by the two largest tarsal bones: ________ and ________.
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Talus, calcaneus
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Broca's area is to wernicke's area as _____ is to _____.
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Language production is to language comprehension.
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Sensory information from skeletal muscles travels over ________ fibers.
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Type A
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Fibrinolysis involves ________ of the fibrin framework, and it involves the protein _______.
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Destruction plasmin
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Feeling a gentle caress on your arm would likely involve all of the following except ________.
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Lamellar corpuscles
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Descending (motor) pathways always involve at least ________ motor neuron(s).
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Two
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Averaged over a few heartbeats, venous return is ________ cardiac output.
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Equal to
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All processing at the circuit level going up to the perceptual level must synapse in the ________.
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Thalamus
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In animals with a closed circulatory system, gas exchange occurs across the thin walls of ______.
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Capillary beds
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The border where the white, opaque sclera becomes the transparent cornea is the ________.
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Limbus
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The attempted realignment of a bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation is known as ______.
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Closed reduction
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The prostate, seminal vesicle, and bulbourethral glands do not __________.
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Provide chemicals to make the female's vagina more acidic
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The hand is at the ________ end and the elbow is at the _______ end of the lower arm.
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Distal,proximal
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The center of the osteon is called the ________.
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Both
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The ventral rami of spinal nerves c5 to t1 contribute fibers to the ________ plexus.
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Brachial
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The tympanic membrane is indicated by ________.
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Label I
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The trochlear nerve conveys proprioceptor impulses from the ________ to the brain.
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Superior rectus muscle
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The tissue(s) and/or cells that may be affected during laryngitis ______.
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All of the listed responses are correct
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The term percutaneous is defined as pertaining to _____ the skin.
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Through
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The term ""ventrum"" means _______, while the term ""dorsum"" means _______.
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Belly; back
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The term _____ in a muscle name means toward the side.
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Lateralis
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The rounded end of a bone that is used for articulation is called a __________.
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Condyle
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The replacement of a worn or failed implant is known as ______.
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Revision surgery
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The magnetic field about earth takes a shape _________.
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Motion and distribution of some material in and outside the earth
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The glenoid cavity is the socket of the __________.
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Shoulder joint
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The eye is ________ to the occipital region.
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Anterior
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The esophagus constricts by contraction of _____.
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Circular smooth muscle
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The epididymis __________.
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Is a single coiled duct just outside the testis
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The endocrine system is comprised of __________ that secrete hormones.
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All of these
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The ears are ___ and ___ to the shoulders
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Medial ; superior; lateral
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The diaphragm lies __________ to the organs in the thoracic cavity.
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Inferior (caudal)
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The center cavity of the diaphysis cof a long bone is called the __________.
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Central canal
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The cardiac skeleton is best described as __________________ .
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Dense bands of tough elastic tissue that encircle the heart valves
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The arms are the ________ region of the body.
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Brachial
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The armpit area is called the ________ region.
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Axillary
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The adrenal medulla secretes mostly ___________.
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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
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The ____________ system provides for gaseous exchange between the environment and blood stream.
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Respiratory system
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The ____________ nerve arises from the cervical plexus and innervates the diaphragm.
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Phrenic
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The __________ phase of gastric secretion begins as chyme enters the duodenum.
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Intestinal
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The __________ is not found in the elbow.
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Distal radioulnar joint
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The __________ is not a part of the vascular layer of the eye.
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Sclera
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The __________ is located under the forebrain and midbrain.
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Hindbrain
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The __________ is a network of nerves located in the brainstem.
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Reticular formation
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The ________ is known as the ""boxer's muscle.""
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Serratus anterior
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Surgical repair of a blood vessel is _____________.
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Angioplasty
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Small, charged molecules can cross the cell membrane through ____.
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Diffusion
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Neurons that transmit efferent signals between the cns and autonomic ganglia are called __________.
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Postganglionic neurons
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Lymphatic vessels recover about ______________ of the fluid filtered by capillaries.
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15%
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It is common to find __________ in compact bone, but they are not seen in spongy bone.
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Central canals
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Ions are transported across membranes using __________, which requires __________.
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Channel-mediated facilitated diffusion; kinetic energy
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Interneurons (association neurons) in the brain are likely to be ________ neurons.
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Multipolar
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Tumors that originate within the central nervous system (cns) are due to __________.
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Uncontrolled divisions of neuroglia
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The portion of a neuron that primarily receives communication is the _______.
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Dendrite
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The pons is __________.
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a "bridge" between the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum, contains some reticular formation nuclei, and the middle cerebellar peduncles attach to it
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The only bones formed by intramembranous ossification that are not in the skull are the __________.
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Clavicles
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The mesentery attached to the lateral surface of the stomach is called the ________.
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Greater omentum
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The long strap-like muscle on the anterior thigh is the ________ muscle.
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Sartorius
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The laminae and pedicles together form the __________.
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Vertebral arch
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The inflated lungs of a fresh pluck ________.
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Feel like a soft sponge
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The hypothalamus secretes a releasing hormone known as tsh-releasing hormone that _____.
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Keeps hormones at levels that maintain homeostasis
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Speech occurs when air is moved through this passageway between the ________.
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Vocal Folds (True Vocal Cords)
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Pepsinogen is produced by ____________ and is activated by ___________.
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Chief cells; hydrochloric acid secreted by parietal cells
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Insulin operates under __________.
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Humoral stimulation
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In vertebrates, the _______ is/are usually replaced by ________.
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Notochord; a vertebral column
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The primary role of the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system is to __________.
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Buffer carbonic acid formed by carbon dioxide
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding melanocytes? they __________.
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Respond to UV radiation by increasing production of melanin
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Which of the following is not characteristic of the large intestine? it ________.
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Is longer than the small intestine Correct
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Bronchial arteries carry _________ blood to the tissues of the lung.
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Oxygenated
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Increased blood volume ________ blood pressure.
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Increases
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The _______ mediates the inflammatory reaction that follows brain damage.
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Microglia
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The _______ are the key supply source of energy for neurons.
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Astrocytes
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Expiratory movements are produced by contraction of the ________ muscle.
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Internal intercostal
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The middle ear converts __________.
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Air pressure waves to fluid pressure waves
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Thyroid hormones bind to _____ receptors.
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Intracellular
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The epidermal cells of an onion are found on the ___ of each layer
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Inside
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The vertebrae are _____ bones.
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33 individual
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The __________ houses the pituitary gland (hypophysis) and is found in the __________.
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Sella turcica; sphenoid bone.
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The __________ belongs to the thoracic cage, whereas the __________ belongs to the pectoral girdle.
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Sternum; clavicle.
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The pulse pressure is ________
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Systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure
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The conjunctiva lines __________.
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Both the inner surface of the eyelids and the visible portion of the sclera
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Superior colliculus is to ____ as inferior colliculus is to ____.
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Vision; hearing
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When the air temperature is 70?f or less, the body loses heat into its surroundings by ________.
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Radiation
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When speaking about the circulatory system we know that ________
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Oxygenated blood leaves the left ventricle and travels to all parts of the body It then returns to the heart and enters the right atrium
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When antidiuretic hormone (adh) levels are low ________.
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Most of the water reaching the collecting ducts is not reabsorbed
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The type of bone that forms the diaphysis of a long bone is called __________ bone.
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Compact
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The final step in perceiving sound is __________.
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The auditory cortex is stimulated
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Peroxisomes ________.
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Are able to detoxify substances by enzymatic action
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Nervous control of gastric secretion is provided by ________.
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The vagus nerve and enteric plexus
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Myofibrils are __________.
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Made of a series of sarcomeres
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Muscular ________ is defined as the ability of a muscle to generate force over and over again.
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Endurance
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Muscle fatigue occurs due to a buildup of __________ and __________ in ph.
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Lactic acid; decrease
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The descending limb of the loop of henle ________.
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Contains fluid that becomes more concentrated as it moves down into the medulla
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The skin consists of two main regions. from deep to superficial they are the ________.
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Dermis and epidermis
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The loudness of a person's voice depends on the ________.
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Force with which air rushes across the vocal folds
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The bones of the skeleton store energy reserves as fat in __________.
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Yellow marrow.
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The backbone of the plasma membrane is a __________ bilayer.
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Phospholipid
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The axons that carry the sense of balance synapse first in the __________.
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Vestibular nucleus
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The area at c will eventually drain urine into the __________.
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Ureter
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The area of the lower limb that refers to the posterior side of the knee is the ________ region.
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Popliteal
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The __________ nervous system consists of motor neurons that regulate skeletal muscle contractions.
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Somatic
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The __________ circulation collects nutrient-rich venous blood draining from the digestive viscera.
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Hepatic portal
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The ________ carry tears into the nasal cavity.
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Nasolacrimal ducts
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Because of their shape, muscle cells are also known as ________.
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Muscle fibers
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These cells in the cns have cilia that move in order to circulate cerebrospinal fluid ________.
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Ependymal cells
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There are ________ hair cells in the ear.
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30,000
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The two subdivisions of sensory input are _____.
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Somatic sensory and visceral sensory
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The term autorhythmicity refers to the heart's ability to ________.
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Generate its own contractile cycle
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The term ________ refers to blockage in the coronary circulation.
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Coronary artery disease.
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The subclavian artery that arises directly from the aorta supplies the ________.
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Left upper extremity and neck
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The spinal cord part with the largest diameter is the ___________ part.
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Cervical
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The sense of taste projects to the gustatory cortex located in the ________ and ________.
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Insula; frontal lobe
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The right and left iliac regions are also known as the _______________ regions.
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Inguinal
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The portion of the bipolar olfactory receptor cell that actually detects odors is the ________.
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Olfactory cilium
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The muscles of a professional sprinter are most likely to have ________.
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The additional volume of air the patient inspires above the tidal volume is the ______.
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Inspiratory reserve volume
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The actions of the rhomboid major on the scapula do not include __________.
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Lateral rotation
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The action that moves the scapula towards the head is called __________.
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Elevation
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The ___________ of the scapula is the point where the medial and lateral borders meet.
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Inferior angle
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The __________ vertebrae articulate with the corresponding ribs.
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Thoracic
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The ________ extends from the larynx to the mediastinum.
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Trachea
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The _______ lobe is the most anterior portion of the cerebral cortex.
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Frontal
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Spinal nerves are all classified as __________.
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Mixed nerves.
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Neurons that carry signals from the cns to skeletal muscles are part of the __________.
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Somatic motor division
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For gas exchange to be efficient, the respiratory membrane must be ________.
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0.5 to 1 micrometer thick
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Compared to bronchi, bronchioles have __________.
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More smooth muscle
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Both heads of the biceps femoris muscle __________.
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Flex the leg at the knee
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Because the conducting zone structures have no gas exchange function, they are called ________.
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Anatomical dead space
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Autonomic motor neurons __________.
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Utilize a two-neuron chain to reach their effectors
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Another term for the __________ system is the afferent nervous system.
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Sensory
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An insertion of the fibularis longus is the __________.
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Medial cuneiform
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A respiratory bronchiole can be distinguished from a terminal bronchiole by ________.
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The alveoli that first appear on the respiratory bronchioles
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Hemoglobin has __________ affinity for o2 at the tissues due to the __________.
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Bohr shift.
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A patient with gynecomastia has ________.
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Enlargement of the male breast
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Microglia are unlike other neuroglial cells in that they __________.
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Derive from pre-natal monocytes
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Spermiogenesis involves the ________.
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Formation of a functional sperm by the stripping away of superfluous cytoplasm
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Bile is produced by the __________ under hormonal influence of __________.
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Liver; secretin
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Follicle cells in the ovary secrete ________ when stimulated by fsh.
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Estrogen
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The respiratory membrane includes the ________.
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Capillary and alveolar walls and their fused basal laminae
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Insulin increases the rate of _____ transport into cells.
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Glucose
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In this activity, the pressure in the pleural cavity would be located _______.
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Between the bell jar and the outer wall of the lung
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Bile salts function like detergents in that they ___________ fat globules.
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Emulsify
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The wrist joint moves through the _____ plane about the _____ axis with ulnar and deviation.
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Frontal, sagittal
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The union of the proximal and middle phalanges form __________ joints.
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Hinge
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the spinal cord has a(n) ________-shaped central portion of gray matter surrounded by white matter.
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H
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The soleus and the gastrocnemius share an insertion on the __________.
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Calcaneus
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The sigmoid mesocolon is the mesentery that connects the ______ colon to the posterior pelvic wall.
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Sigmoid
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The roles of the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments are to __________.
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Prevent hyperextension at the knee
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The origin that the vastus medialis muscle shares with the vastus lateralis is the __________.
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Linea aspera of the femor
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The neurons found in the sympathetic chain ganglia are ________ neurons.
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Sympathetic postganglionic
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The mucosal and __________ tissue of the lips and cheeks are included in the oral cavity.
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Submucosal
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The metacarpophalangeal joints at the base of the fingers are ___________ joints.
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Condylar
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The mesentery attached to the inferior margin of the stomach is called the ________.
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Greater omentum
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The merging of ________ forms the right lymphatic duct.
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The right jugular, right subclavian, and right bronchomediastinal trunks
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The masseter is innervated by the _____________ branch of the trigeminal nerve.
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Mandibular
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The mandibular condyle ______.
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Articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint
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The main forearm extensor is the __________.
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Triceps brachii
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The gluteal region is ________ to the popliteal region.
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Superior
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The cruciate ligaments of the knee ________.
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Prevent hyperextension of the knee
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The bridge of the nose is ____ to the eyes
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Medial
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The axillary region is ______ to the pectoral region.
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Lateral
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The apex of the heart is found __________ of the midline of the body.
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To the left
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The acromial region is ________ to the scapular region.
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Superior
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The __________ bursa is not an accessory structure of the glenohumeral joint.
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Subpatellar
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The ________ returns most of the venous blood from the heart to the right atrium.
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The coronary sinus
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The ________ gland sits along the superior border of the kidney.
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Suprarenal
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The _____ is the proximal region of the lower limb.
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Thigh
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In the adult ovary, more than 90% of the follicles are found as __________.
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Primary follicles
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In descriptions of the superficial anatomy of the human body, the neck is the __________ region.
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Cervical
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In anatomical position, the ________.
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Feet are slightly apart, and the toes point forward
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Forearm supination is assisted by the __________.
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Biceps brachii
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An image of a typical chest x-ray shows a __________ view of the thoracic region.
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Frontal
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After the thoracic aorta goes through the diaphragm, it becomes the ________ aorta.
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Abdominal
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Small organs associated with lymphatic vessels are termed ________.
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Lymph nodes.
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The vagus nerve is to ____ as the splanchnic nerves are to ____.
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Stomach fullness; nutrient contents of the stomach
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The fixation of a joint in a position of non-function is called _________.
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Contracture
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Osteomyelitis is ________.
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Due to pus-forming bacteria
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Pronation and supination are movements of the ________.
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Forearm
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_____ lymph nodes are located along the sides of the neck.
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Lymphocyte
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The first haploid cell formed during spermatogenesis is the __________.
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Secondary spermatocyte
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The parts of the small intestine are the __________.
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Duodenum, jejunum, & ileum
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The pancreas is both a(n) ______ gland and a(n) ______ gland.
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Exocrine, endocrine, exocrine
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The _____ has(have) the thinnest walls.
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Capillaries
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Under the influence of antidiuretic hormone (adh), _____ is produced
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More concentrated urine
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During spermiogenesis ________.
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The acrosome migrates towards the anterior end of the spermatid because its hydrolytic enzymes will be needed for penetration when the sperm contacts the egg during fertilization
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The belt of constellations through which all the planets move is called the ________.
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Zodiac
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The absence of iodine in the diet leads to __________.
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Hypoparathyroidism
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Terrestrial animals are _____
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Osmoregulators that must obtain water from the environment
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Exercise ______ and _______ bones.
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Thickens; strengthens.
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All of the following are part of the alimentary canal except the _____.
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Liver
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The sensation of loudness or the volume of a sound is detected by ________.
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Greater movement of the basilar membrane resulting in greater deflection of the hair cells
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The range of human hearing is about ________ cycles per second.
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20-20,000
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The _____ is referred to as the master gland.
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Pituitary
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When proteins are digested, the following molecules can be absorbed: ________.
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Amino acids, dipeptides, and tripeptides
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Visible light from a distant star can be spread into a spectrum by using a glass prism or ______.
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A diffraction grating
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Unlike the _____ nervous system, people have voluntary control over the _____ nervous system.
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Autonomic nervous system; somatic nervous system
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The sympathetic nervous system is to ____ as the parasympathetic nervous system is to ____.
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Emergencies; relaxation
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The movement of substances out of the glomerulus and into bowman's capsule is referred to as _____.
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Filtration
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The light reactions of photosynthesis take place ______.
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In the stroma
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The first of the two ans motor neurons is the ______ neuron.
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Preganglionic.
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The elbow is considered a third class lever because __________
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The effort is applied closer to the fulcrum than the load
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The bridge of the nose is ________ to the left eye.
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Medial
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The amount of air that can be inspired above the tidal volume is called ________.
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Inspiratory reserve volume
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The __________ is not an endocrine gland but it has a role in endocrine function.
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Kidney
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The __________ end of the thigh bone (femur) joins with the kneecap.
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Distal
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Sympathetic is to ____ as parasympathetic is to ____
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Arousal; relaxation
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Increased water reabsorption in the descending limb of the nephron loop will result in __________.
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Increased NaCl reabsorption in the ascending limb
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Expired air will contain _________ than inspired air.
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Less oxygen but more carbon dioxide
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Excessive secretion by the adrenal medulla can lead to all of these changes except __________.
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Drowsiness
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Enzyme-rich pancreatic juice contains all the following except ________.
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Pepsin
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During the secretory phase of the uterine cycle, __________.
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The endometrium prepares for implantation
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During the diastole phase of the cardiac cycle _____
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The atrioventricular valves are open and the semilunar valves are closed
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Bones do not have a role in __________.
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Glycogen production
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Blood flow to the skin ________.
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Increases when environmental temperature rises
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After ovulation, the corpus luteum releases _____ to prepare the endometrium for implantation.
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Progesterone and estrogen
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The corpus callosum _____.
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Is the large bundle of axons that connects the brain's two hemispheres and relays information between the two sides
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Myelination in the human brain ____.
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Continues well into the adult years
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A woman’s body produces approximately _____ ovum across her lifetime.
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500
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When adh is present in the filtrate, _______.
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Urine concentration increases
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T is to ________ as b is to ________
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Thymus-dependent; bone marrow-derived
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The rhomboid minor muscle sits __________.
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Superior to the rhomboid major
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Oxidation occurs at a slow and steady rate of about _________ per hour
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One
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Atoms with ____, _____, or _____ electrons would be inert.
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2; 10; 18
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An excitatory neurotransmitter _________ the postsynaptic membrane
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Depolarizes
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The walls of __________ are usually much thicker than the walls of __________.
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Arteries, veins
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The terms inversion and eversion pertain only to the ________.
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Feet
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The spinal cord achieves the function of locomotion through __________.
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Groups of neurons called central pattern generators
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The prime mover of dorsiflexion is the __________
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Triceps brachii
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The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is also referred to as the__________.
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Craniosacral
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The knee joint performs primarily flexion and extension, so it is classified as a __________ joint.
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Hinge
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The image here illustrates __________ .
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Unmyelinated axons surrounded by a Schwann cell Schwann cells surround all axons in the PNS. Multiple unmyelinated axons embed within a surrounding Schwann cell
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The hamstring group is the prime mover of thigh ________ and knee ________.
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Extension; flexion
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The endocrine system works with the __________ to coordinate and regulate the body.
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Nervous system
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The conducting region of the neuron is the _______.
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Axon
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The biceps brachii and the brachialis are the primary ____________ of the elbow.
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Flexors
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The appendicular region __________.
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False
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The __________ is a prime mover of the glenohumeral joint during flexion
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Deltoid
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The _______ is to involuntary muscles as the _______ is to voluntary muscles
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Autonomic nervous system; somatic nervous system
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Skeletal muscle does each of these except __________.
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Pump blood
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Prolonged inspirations can result from stimulating the ________ center.
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Apneustic.
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Pressure would be greatest in the ventricles when _____.
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The ventricles contract
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Nerves that only carry information to the cns are classified as ________.
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Afferent
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Muscles act on bones to produce movement. the bones act as levers and the joints act as __________.
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The fulcrum
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In the brain, the ________ is the integration and command center for autonomic functions.
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Hypothalamus
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In general, the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes __________ blood vessels.
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Vasoconstriction of
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In a reflex arc, the __________ transmits afferent impulses to the central nervous system.
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Sensory neuron
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During dorsiflexion, __________.
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The foot is lifted so its superior surface approaches the shin
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Compounds released from cells that influence the same cell are called _____________.
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Autocrine chemical messengers
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Bone is described as _____ tissue.
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Dense, hard connective tissue
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Based on a functional classification, the hip joint is a __________.
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Diathrosis
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At rest, the _____________ receive(s) about 50% of cardiac output.
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Liver and kidneys
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Forward movement of the shoulder girdle in the horizontal plane away from the spine is _____.
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Protraction
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Flexion and extension are usually movements in the ________ plane(s) of the body.
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Sagittal
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A sarcomere is ________.
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The area between two Z discs
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Muscle tissue does not ________
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Produce blood cells
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Most skeletal muscles of the body act in ________
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Third-class lever systems
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Most skeletal muscles contain ________
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A mixture of fiber types
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Most of the skeletal muscles in the body are ________ muscles.
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Parallel.
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Match the system with its correct description: the central nervous system __________.
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Consists FROM the brain and spinal cord TO skeletal muscles
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Inside a muscle, bundles of single muscle fibers form __________.
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Fascicles
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An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (ipsp) is associated with ________.
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Hyperpolarization
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Dendrite is to ________ as axon is to _________.
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Signal reception; signal transmission
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The firing rate of the ________ determines the strength of contraction of a muscle.
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Alpha motor neurons
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A receptor potential large enough to generate an action potential is called __________.
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Generator potential
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A measure that has a high level of reliability is very ________.
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Consistent
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________ is to slow heart rate as ________ is to fast heart rate.
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Bradycardia; tachycardia
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A characteristic of graded potentials is __________.
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The effect spreads passively through local currents
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The opening and closure of the atrioventricular and semilunar valves is driven by ________.
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Differences in pressure across the valve
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The myenteric plexus is found in the _____ of the digestive tract wall.
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Muscularis externa.
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The gland that hangs from a stalk from the hypothalamus is indicated by ________.
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Label C
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Primary spermatocytes are __________ whereas spermatids are __________.
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2n, n
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Meissner's corpuscles are ____.
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Mechanoreceptors
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Spirituality can function _____.
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As either primary or secondary control
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Social learning theory emphasizes the importance of _____ as a mechanism of development.
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Imitation.
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Self-__________ is a key feature of integrity.
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Acceptance
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Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are common communicable diseases caused by _____ infection.
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Viral
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Proprioceptors signal all but __________.
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Muscle temperature
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Evidence-based practice has also been referred to as _____.
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All of the above
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Choose all that apply. finish the sentence: the more specific a theory is ______________________
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All of these
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Cells of the sinoatrial node __________ during the pacemaker potential.
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Depolarize slow.
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Blood flowing into the heart from the venae cavae flows next through the ________ valve.
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Tricuspid.
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When the renal tubules secrete hydrogen ions into the tubular fluid, they ___ at the same time.
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Reabsorb sodium
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Venous pressure ________.
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Is much lower than arterial pressure
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The__________nerve transmits afferent impulses for the special senses of hearing and balance.
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Vestibulocochlear
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The voluntary nervous system is to the involuntary nervous system as __________.
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The somatic nervous system is to the automatic nervous system
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The thymus is most active during ________
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Childhood.
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The sensory component of pain is to _____ as the emotional component of pain is to _____.
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Throbbing; annoying
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The preganglionic axons of cn iii extend to the _______ ganglion.
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Pterygopalatine
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The pelvis is located _______________ to the patella.
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Superior
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The parasympathetic division arises from the __________ regions of the spinal cord.
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Brain and sacral
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The organ of smell is the __________, located in the roof of the nasal cavity.
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Olfactory epithelium
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The olecranal region is __________ to the acromial region.
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Distal
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The nose is ___________ whereas the back of the head is __________.
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Rostral; caudal
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The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament.
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Tibial collateral
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The irregularly shaped area between the lungs that contains the trachea is called the ________.
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Mediastinum
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The inferior mesenteric artery passes through the __________ and supplies the __________.
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Left third of transverse colon
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The human fetal skeleton contains approximately ________ more bones than the adult skeleton.
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70
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The hip (coxal) joint is a _________ synovial joint.
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Ball-and-socket
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The hip (coxal) bones articulate with each other at the ________.
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Pubic symphysis.
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The functions of the lymph system include all of the following except ________.
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Absorb sugars and small proteins from our food
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The endothelium is composed of __________.
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Simple squamous epithelium
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The endothelial cells of blood capillaries in the brain __________.
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Allow for limited endocytosis and exocytosis
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The diaphysis of a long bone is covered by ________.
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Periosteum
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The coxal bones join anteriorly at a __________.
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Symphysis
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The closing of the left av valve occurs near the beginning of __________.
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Ventricular systole
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The clavicle is ________ and ________ curved in males than females.
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Rougher; more.
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The chest is ________ to the abdomen.
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Superior.
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The carpal bones are examples of ________ bones.
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Short
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The carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system functions mainly to __________.
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Limit ECF pH changes caused by metabolism
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The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments.
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Popliteal.
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The axial skeleton includes all of the following except the ________.
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Pelvic girdle.
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The axial skeleton can be divided into the skull, the vertebral column, and the __________.
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Thoracic cage
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The aorta carries blood __________ the __________ of the heart.
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Away from; left ventricle
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The _____physis pubis is the joint formed by the fusion of the two pubic bones.
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Sym
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The __________ circulation drains all of the organs of the digestive system.
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Hepatic portal
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The ________ is a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac.
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Dartos
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T-lymphocytes are named according to the __________ gland where they become immunologically mature.
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Thymus
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Sympathetic ganglionic neurons are found in all these locations except __________.
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Intramural ganglia
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Sympathetic fibers arise only from the __________ region(s) of the spinal cord.
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Thoracic and lumbar
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Pulmonary arteries have __________ blood pressure compared to systemic arteries.
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Considerably lower
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Ossification of the ends of long bones ________
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Is produced by secondary ossification centers
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Movement of the upper limb away from the trunk is called ________.
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Abduction.
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Loop diuretics reduce body water content by acting on the __________.
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Countercurrent multiplier system
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In the heart cycle, the __________ contract(s) and blood is pumped out of the heart.
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Ventricles
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In a reflex arc, ___________ neurons pass out of the central nervous system to stimulate effectors.
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Motor
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In _____ muscle, some calcium needed for contraction is from the extracellular fluid.
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Cardiac and visceral smooth
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Hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland are made in the _____.
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Hypothalamus
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Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate peak during the __________.
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Climax (orgasm)
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Glucose is removed from filtrate by _____.
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Active transport(The reabsorption of glucose requires the expenditure of energy.)
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Bones in the legs, arms, spine and pelvis grow __________.
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At different rates.
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At the corpus callosum, __________ occurs between the two hemispheres.
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Communication
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As osteoclasts absorb and remove bone matrix, they leave shallow depressions called a(n) _________.
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Osteoclastic cryst
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Anatomy is to physiology as ___________
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A book is to reading
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All muscle types will respond to an electrical stimulus because all muscle cells are _________.
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Excitable.
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A renal corpuscle is a _____, whereas a renal tubule is a _____.
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Tangled cluster of blood capillaries; highly coiled tubule that leads away from the glomerular capsule
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A long bone consists of a shaft composed of ________ and an end composed of ________.
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Compact bone, spongy bone covered by compact bone
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A fracture that affects the malleolus on both lower leg bones is called a ________ fracture.
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Pott's
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A bone fracture in your arm would be part of the ________ division of the skeleton.
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Appendicular
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A __________ is a cordlike organ composed of numerous __________.
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Nerve; axons
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A ________ is a rounded passageway for passage of blood vessels and/or nerves.
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Foramen
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A _____ specializes in the study of microscopic structure of tissues.
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Histologist
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_______ contribute(s) to the hardness of bone while ________ give(s) it flexibility.
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Mineral salts; collagen and other organics
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The _______ is the part of the digestive tract that has the most lymph nodules and bacteria..
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Ileum..
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Neurons and other excitable cells respond to stimuli by producing ________..
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Electrical signal
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Interstitial fluid is located in the _______..
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.spaces surrounding the kidney tubule
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Homeostasis typically relies on negative feedback because positive feedback __________.
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Drives processes to completion rather than to a balance point.
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Gluconeogenesis occurs in the liver due to the action of ________. .
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Cortisol
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A spinal nerve splits into ___ branches
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2
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A ________ reflex has/have at least one interneuron placed between the sensory and motor neuron.
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Polysynaptic
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________ refers to how a body system functions.
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Physiology
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______ tissue is part of rigid body structures, such as bone and cartilage.
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Connective.
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Within the brain, ____________ receive, integrate, and generate messages.
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Neurons
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The biceps femoris is located in the _________
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Posterior thigh.
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The best use of the food pyramid would be __________
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To help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet
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The area of the brain involved in production of speech is __________
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Broca’s area
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The application of scientific knowledge for some specific purpose is known as _____
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Technology
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The amount of atp stored in a muscle cell can keep a muscle active for about _____
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1-4 seconds.
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Animals without a body cavity are called _____.
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Acoelomates
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Anatomy is to ________ as physiology is to ________.
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Structure; function
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An example of a sensor in a negative feedback loop that controls body temperature is __________.
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The hypothalamus
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Although other nutrients can feed into the citric acid cycle, ________ yields energy the quickest.
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Glucose
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_____ is secreted by the _____ and acts to emulsify _____ in the _____.
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Bile … liver … fats … small intestine
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The branching structure at the end of each neuron is the _____.
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Dendrite
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Receptors of the ________ senses receive the signal of nausea.
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Visceral
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Olfactory information is sent to all of the following areas except the __________.
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Thalamus
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The interstitial nucleus 3 of the anterior hypothalamus is known to be more than ____.
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Twice as large in heterosexual men as in women
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All of the following are major hormones produced in the body except __________.
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Adrenal
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All of the following are key hormones in muscle and bone formation except __________.
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Epinephrine
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________ are responsible for releasing the majority of neuron created neurotransmitters.
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Both
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_____ muscle is attached to bones..
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Skeletal muscle
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The muscles that extend the forearm are located __________.
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Posteriorly
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The muscle group on the posterior thigh is called the ________ group.
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Hamstring
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The neurotransmitter norepinephrine __________.
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Both
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The posterior side of the thigh, leg, and foot is served by the ________ nerve.
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Tibial
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The portion of the pericardium that covers the heart wall is called the ________.
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A and B
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The portion of the kidney in direct contact with the renal capsule is the ____________
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Renal cortex
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The point at which a muscle begins is known as the _____.
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Origin
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The peripheral nervous system connects the spinal cord and brain with the ____.
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All
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The part of the skull that forms the posterior base of the cranium is the ________ bone.
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The occipital bone
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The parietal lobe would be considered ____________ to the temporal lobe.
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Dorsal
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The origin of the thoracic duct in most individuals is the ________.
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Cisterna chyli
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The origin of the external obliques includes ribs __________.
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Six through twelve
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The organ that produces the hormones that stimulate the adrenal glands is the _____.
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Hypothalamus
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The heart and the blood vessels are separate organs that form the ________.
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Circulatory system
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The gonads secrete sex hormones in response to __________.
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The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary
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The function of tunica externa is to ________.
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Support and protect the vessel
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The heel of the foot is on the _______ side of the body.
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Dorsal
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The x chromosome is found ________. the y chromosome is found ________.
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In mother; in father
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The whole deltoid muscle ________ the humerus.
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Abducts
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The walls of arteries include a _____ muscle layer.
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None
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The veins that drain the kidney include all of those below except ________.
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Segmental veins
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The urine is most likely to be hypotonic when the ________.
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Body's water volume is high
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The urinary system works in homeostasis with the respiratory system in ________ .
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Extracellular fluid
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The urinary filtrate first enters __________.
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The glomerular (Bowman) capsule
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The ureters extend from the __________.
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Renal pelvis to the urinary bladder
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The upper respiratory tract extends from the nose through the _________.
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Larynx
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the patella? it __________.
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Is a sesamoid bone enclosed in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle
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When extending the knee, the hamstrings act as the ___________ muscle.
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Agonist
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When discussing blood plasma, we can correctly say that ________.
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Plasma contains albumins that help to maintain osmotic balance
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When comparing the digestive and urinary system, we can conclude that they both __________.
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Have functions of absorption and elimination
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When an action potential is generated within a motor neuron, ________.
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Every muscle cell of the motor unit is stimulated to contract
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When acetylcholine binds to its receptors, it results in __________.
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The end plate potential, a graded depolarization, and a change in ion permeability
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When a stressful situation occurs, the brain's _____ activates the _____ nervous system.
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Hypothalamus; sympathetic
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When a joint can move in only one body plane, it is called a ________ joint.
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Uniaxial
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Water is reabsorbed throughout most of the renal tubule by the process of _____.
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Osmosis
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Voice sounds are produced by the _____.
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Larynx
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Visceral reflex arcs differ from somatic in that ________.
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Visceral arcs involve two motor neurons
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Ventral roots of spinal nerves are purely or primarily ________.
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Motor
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Ventilation is ________.
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Ventilation-perfusion coupling.
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Using the biceps brachii to flex the forearm requires innervation of the _____ nerve.
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Musculocutaneous.
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Urine, when compared with the initial filtrate, contains ________________________.
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All
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Urine passes through the ________.
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The urethra.
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Urination is triggered by a complex sequence of events called the ___________ reflex.
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Micturition
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Unlike other joints, a ________________ does not join two bones to each other.
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Cartilaginous joint.
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To clear a filter click the ____
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Remove
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To assist the process of digestion and absorption, it is usually best to ____.
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Combine different food types to enhance the absorption proces
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This type of exchange is the opposite of ____________ gas exchange.
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SYSTEMIC
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This reflex arc shows a __________.
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Monosynaptic reflex
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Thin skin contains ________ layer(s) of keratinocytes, and thick skin contains ________ layers.
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4; 5
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There is a free _______ group at the 3 end of a dna strand.
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The 3′ end of the primer contains a free 3′-hydroxyl group.
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The two types of vascular plants are ____________ and ___________.
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The same ________ can have different effects depending on the properties of the ________.
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Neurotransmitter; receptor
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Our brain enables us to do all the following except __________.
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Socialize
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Layers b and c collectively form the __________.
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Dermis
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All three joints in the below figure are classified as ______.
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Fibrous joints
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__________ do not exhibit the property of adaptation.
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Tonic receptors
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The thalamus ______.
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Ipsilateral cortex
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The temporal bones are joined with the parietal bones at the ________ sutures.
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Squamous
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The telencephalon is ____________ to the diencephalon.
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Dorsal
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The stomach can absorb ________.
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Alcohol
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The sternum is _______ to the clavicle
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Anterior
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The somatosensory system comprises _____.
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Cutaneous sensations, proprioception, and kinesthesis
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The semimembranosus __________ the thigh at the hip and __________ the leg at the knee.
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Extends; flexes
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The right lung is to ________ as the left lung is to ________.
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Three lobes; two lobes
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The repolarization of cardiac muscle is due to _______.
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Potassium exiting the cell
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The receptor membranes of gustatory cells are ________.
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Gustatory hairs
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The prostate gland is indicated by ________.
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Label a
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The meaning of words and phrases is determined by applying the rules of ________.
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Semantics
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The integument's ability to resist tearing when stretched is largely due to the __________.
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Network of collagen fibers present in the reticular layer of the dermis.
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The folded region of sarcolemma found at the neuromuscular junction (nmj) is called the_________.
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Motor end plate
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The combining form pituit/o- and ________ both mean pituitary gland.
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Hypophys/o-
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The abnormal protrusion of a heart valve is known as _____.
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Valvular prolapse
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The ____________________ determines if glucose moves into or out of the hepatocyte.
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Glucose concentration between the intracellular and extracellular fluid
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The __________ articulates with the __________ like a ball-and-socket.
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Humerus-scapula
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It is to ________ as b is to ________.
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Thymus-dependent; bone marrow-derived
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Symphyses and synchondroses __________.
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Are types of cartilaginous joints
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Sympathetic preganglionic fibers are ________ and have ________ axons.
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Short; myelinated
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Structurally, a syndesmosis is a _________ joint; functionally, it is a __________.
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Fibrous; amphiarthrosis
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Spines of the __________ form a part of the pelvic outlet.
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Ischium
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Spicules and trabeculae are found in __________.
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Spongy bone
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Some joints become synostoses by replacing __________ with __________.
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Fibers; bone
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Somatosensory cortex is to motor cortex as the _____ lobe is to the ______ lobe.
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Parietal; frontal
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Secretion of progesterone stimulates ________
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Preparation of the mammary glands for lactation
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Secretion is similar to ____.
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Reabsorption, because in both, substances cross endothelial cells lining the peritubular capillaries and epithelial cells lining the nephron tubule
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Saltatory conduction is made possible by ________.
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The myelin sheath
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Saliva does not __________.
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Aid in the chemical digestion of proteins
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Regulating hormones from the hypothalamus ________
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First enter into the hypophyseal portal system
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Red blood cell shrinkage is to ________ as cell bursting is to ________.
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Crenation; hemolysis
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Quiet inspiration is __________, and quiet expiration is __________
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An active process; a passive process
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Primates known as anthropoids include all of the following groups except ________.
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Lemurs
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Preganglionic fibers run from the _________ to the __________.
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Gray matter; autonomic ganglia
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Plasmids are commonly used as cloning vectors because __________.
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All of the above
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People tend to believe members of an ingroup are ______ and members of an outgroup are ________.
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Different from each other, similar to each other
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Pancreatic juices aid digestion and absorption by__________.
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Releasing bicarbonate to neutralize gastric acidity
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Pain is to ________ as cold is to ________.
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Nociceptors; thermoreceptors
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Osteons are found in _____, while trabeculae are found in _____.
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Compact, spongy
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Osteoblasts are ______, whereas osteocytes are ______.
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Bone-forming cells; mature bone cells
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Osteoblasts _____ bone tissues, while osteoclasts _____ bone tissues.
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Build up, break down
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Osmoregulation and excretion are _____
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Mechanisms that moderate change in interstitial fluid
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Osmoreceptors depolarize after they ________ in response to ________ plasma osmolarity.
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Shrink, increased
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Organ physiology is to ________ as gross anatomy is to ________.
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Muscle fatigue occurs because of a buildup of __________ and a(n) __________ in ph.
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Lactic acid; decrease
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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues include all of the following except ________.
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Islets of Langerhans
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Ms. munoz was scheduled for a _______ectomy to remove uterine fibroids.
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Myom
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Mrs. herald had abdominoplasty. her incision is on the _______ side of the body.
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Ventral
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Most facial bones articulate with the __________.
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Maxillary bones
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Most dietary fats will ________.
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Enter the lymphatic system
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Mitosis in the __________ accounts for growth of the nail.
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Nail matrix
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Men have only one __________.
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Prostate gland
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Match the term to its correct description: gaba __________.
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Is generally inhibitory; found throughout CNS
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Match the system with its correct description: the somatic nervous system __________.
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Conducts impulses from the CNS to the skeletal muscles
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Match the system with its correct description: the peripheral nervous system __________.
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Consists of cranial and spinal nerves carrying impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord
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Lymphangitis is caused by ______.
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An infection
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Layer b is composed primarily of __________.
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Areolar connective tissue
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It is wise to study anatomy alongside with physiology because ________.
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Physiology is only explainable in terms of the underlying anatomy
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Inferior to the hypochondriac region is the _____ region.
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Lumbar
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Increase in stimulus intensity _______.
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Increases the frequency of action potentials
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In the structure of the neuron, the __________ receives messages from other cells.
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Dendrite
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In the myogenic response, ________.
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Vascular smooth muscle responds to stretch
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In the maintenance of the cell resting membrane potential ________.
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Extracellular sodium levels are high
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In the ascending limb of the loop of henle the ________.
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Thick segment moves ions out into interstitial spaces for reabsorption
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In the __________ phase of gastric secretion, chyme is moved into the duodenum.
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Intestinal
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In terms of hierarchy of organization, organs fall between _____ and _____.
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Tissues ... organ systems
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In terms of chemical digestion of organic molecules, the stomach mainly digests __________.
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Proteins
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In pavlov’s work with dogs, the psychic secretions were ________.
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Conditioned responses
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In general, women have ________ lactate thresholds (expressed as % ) compared to men.
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Similar
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In external respiration __________, while __________ occurs in internal respiration.
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Oxygen moves from the alveoli to the pulmonary capillaries; carbon dioxide moves from the tissues to the systemic capillaries.
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In correct chronological order, the three phases of the human ovarian cycle are _____.
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Follicular → ovulation → luteal
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In alopecia, new hair growth stops because cell division is inhibited in the_________.
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Hair matrix
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In a relaxed skeletal muscle _____.
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The Z lines are farthest apart
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In a muscle, __________.
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The origin that elevates a structure is generally located above that structure
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In a ________, the skin is not broken.
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Closed chest injury
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If your ________ is activated, you will feel relatively at ease.
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Parasympathetic nervous system
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If a chalazion interferes with glandular secretion, the immediate outcome would be ______.
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Friction on the anterior surface of the eye
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Hypoventilation causes __________.
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Increase in PCO2
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Hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in preadolescence results in _____.
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Gigantism
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Hyaline casts are formed when ________.
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All of these
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Humans have all of the following types of sensory receptors except _____.
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Electroreceptors
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Hubble's law expresses a relationship between __________
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The distance of a galaxy and the speed at which it is moving away from us.
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Hormones that bind to plasma proteins ________.
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Are usually synthesized from cholesterol
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Hormones are ________.
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Stimulate other endocrine glands to secrete hormones
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Hiv, the virus that causes aids, targets and destroys __________.
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Helper T cells
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Hemorrhage with a large loss of blood causes ________
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A lowering of blood pressure due to change in cardiac output
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Gustation is to olfaction as _____ is to _____.
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Taste; smell
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Glucose and galactose are intestinally absorbed using cotransport, which is a type of __________.
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Secondary active transport
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Gas exchange requires a surface that is both ______.
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Thin and moist
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Functions of bones include all of the following, except ______.
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Protein storage
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Freshwater fish excrete nitrogenous wastes as _____.
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Ammonia
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Freshly voided urine ________.
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Smells slightly aromatic
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For a given po₂, hemoglobin unloads more oxygen at ____________ temperatures.
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Higher
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Fat digestion begins in the ________.
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Small intestine
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Establishing the resting membrane potential requires energy through the use of the _______.
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Sodium-potassium pump
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Epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption usually have ________ at their free surface.
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Microvilli
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Eicosanoids do not include ________.
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Hydrocortisones
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Each ________ controls the production of a particular protein.
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All of these
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During the period of ventricular filling ________
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Blood flows mostly passively through the atria and the open AV valves into the ventricles
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During the contraction of a vertebrate skeletal muscle fiber, calcium ions __________.
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Bind with troponin, changing its shape so that the myosin-binding sites on actin are exposed.
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During inspiration, the volume of the lungs ________.
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Increases
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During exercise, arterioles to the skeletal muscles __________.
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Dilate in response to increased muscle metabolites
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During endochondral bone formation, the primary ossification center is located in the __________.
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Diaphysis
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During dark adaptation ________.
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Rhodopsin accumulates in the rods
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During contraction of heart muscle cells ________.
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Some calcium enter the cell from the extracellular space and triggers the release of larger amounts of calcium from intracellular stores
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Developing bird embryos excrete most of their nitrogenous waste as uric acid because ________.
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It has a low solubility in water and is less toxic to the embryo than other forms of waste
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Damage to the medial rectus muscles would probably affect ________.
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Convergence
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D cells release ________, which inhibits the release of gastrin.
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Somatostatin
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Cyclooxygenase converts arachidonic acid to __________ and ____________.
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Prostacyclin; thromboxanes
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Cross bridge detachment is caused by ________ binding to the myosin head.
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ATP
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Cranial bones develop ________
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Within fibrous membranes
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Contraction of the bladder's__________ muscle squeezes urine from the bladder during urination.
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Detrusor
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Compared to fat molecules, glucose molecules contain _______ carbon atoms.
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Fewer
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Compared the endocrine system, the nervous system is __________.
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Compared to the endocrine system, the nervous system has all of these characteristics.
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Compact bone has ________, whereas spongy bone has __________.
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Osteons; trabeculae
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Closed circulatory systems _____.
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Have capillaries
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Chief cells ________.
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Are found in the basal regions of the gastric glands
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Characteristics of skeletal muscle fibers include all of the following except that __________.
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Each fiber contains a single nucleus
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Changes in primary sex characteristics include _____.
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Growth of the uterus or the testes
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Cells can respond to ________ hormone(s) at a time.
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Several
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Calcium plays an essential role in all of the following except __________.
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DNA synthesis
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Bones lie ________ to muscles.
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Deep
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Bone is ________ and contains mainly ________ nerves.
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Highly vascularized, sensory
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Blood vessels cover approximately ________% of the alveolar surface.
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80-90
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Blood pressure is highest in the ___________ and lowest in the _____________.
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Arteries closest to the heart; veins
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Blood leaves the ________ and enters the glomerulus.
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Afferent arteriole
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Blood in the __________ will have the same po2 as the blood in the aorta.
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Pulmonary veins
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Bacteria constitute about __________% of the dry weight of the feces.
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30
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Asthma is a disorder caused by ______ of the airways.
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Inflammation
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As sound levels increase in the spiral organ (of corti), ________.
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Outer hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
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As a group invertebrates are _____
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Paraphyletic
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Artery is to ________ as vein is to ________.
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Efferent; afferent
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Arteries that are closer to the heart _______.
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Have more elastic tissue and must be able to withstand pressure changes
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Arteries have ________ compliance and ________ resistance to flow.
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Low : low
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Arteries and veins are constructed of ________ tunics
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3
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Arrector pili muscles extend from the __________.
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Superficial dermis to a deep-lying hair follicle
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Aqueous humor is drained by the ________.
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Scleral venous sinus
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Approximately ________ liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.
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180
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Angiotensinogen is constantly produced by the __________.
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Liver
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An unmyelinated nerve fiber is ______, whereas a myelinated nerve fiber is ______.
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Gray, and composing the gray matter of the brain and spinal cord; white, and composing the white matter of the brain and spinal cord
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An increase of _____ increases the permeability of the collecting duct to water.
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
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An excitatory neurotransmitter _____ the postsynaptic membrane.
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Depolarizes
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An effective way to treat galactosemia would be to stop ingesting galactose and ______.
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Lactose
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An antigen is ______, whereas an antibody is ______.
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A foreign substance such as a protein or a polysaccharide to which lymphocytes respond; a globular protein that reacts with an antigen to eliminate the antigen
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Alpha cells are to ________ as beta cells are to ________.
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Glucagon; insulin
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All of the following structures are common to all synovial joints except __________.
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Articular discs
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All of the following play a role in maintaining resting membrane potential except_______.
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The opening of voltage-gated sodium channels
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All of the following are regulated by the medulla except __________.
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The fight-or-flight response
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All of the following are organs except __________.
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The digestive system
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All mammals _____.
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Nourish their offspring through mammary glands
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All fibers of the pectoralis major muscle converge on the lateral edge of the__________
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Intertubercular sulcus
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Aldosterone acts on the __________.
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Distal convoluted tubule
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After ovulation, the corpus luteum secretes _____, which _____.
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Progesterone and estrogen; stimulates development of the endometrium
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Adding more premises to a valid deductive argument ____________.
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Cannot make it invalid
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Active transport of molecules across membranes requires atp because __________.
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The molecules are moved against the concentration gradient (uphill)
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Action potentials are generated at the _______ and are conducted along the _______.
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Axon hillock; axon
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Acetylcholine acts on _______ and __________ receptor susbtypes.
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Adrenergic; nicotinic
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Abduction requires the action of two muscles, and adduction requires the action of __________.
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Four muscles
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A(n) ________ is a sudden, permanent change in a sequence of dna.
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Mutation
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A tendon is ______, whereas an aponeurosis is ______.
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Cordlike and connects muscles to bones; a broad, fibrous sheet of connective tissue that connects muscles to muscles
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A synarthrosis that forms between adjacent bones of the skull is called a __________.
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Suture
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A primary immune response ______, and a secondary immune response ______.
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Produces antibodies within five to ten days of exposure to antigens; produces antibodies within a day or two of a subsequent exposure to the same antigen
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A pilus is a __________.
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Hair
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A person with ankyloglossia would likely have difficulty pronouncing the word .
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True
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A nerve is _______.
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A bundle of axons
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A gomphosis is a ______ joint.
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Fibrous
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A foramen ovale ________.
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Connects the two atria in the fetal heart
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A characteristic of every animal hormone is that the hormone _____.
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Acts as a regulatory message or signal between cells
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A __________ is to a nucleic acid as an amino acid is to a polypeptide.
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Nucleotide
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__________ secrete __________ into __________.
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Endocrine glands; hormones; the blood
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__________ increases the available surface area of fats for digestion and later absorption.
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Bile
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__________ have 46 chromosomes, whereas __________ have 23.
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Primary spermtocytes; spermatids
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_________ stimulates increased secretion of pancreatic juice that is rich in bicarbonate ions.
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Secretin
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________ is to contraction as ________ is to relaxation.
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Systole, diastole
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