Summarize the data shown in Figure 1.2.


The systolic pressure of both genders increases with age. Under age 40, the systolic pressure of males is higher than that of females. After age 40, the systolic pressure of females is higher than that of males. The greatest rate of increase is from ages 50 to 70 in both genders. Blood pressure declines after age 70.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The white structure that connects the cerebral hemispheres is the

A) geniculate nucleus. B) basal ganglia. C) amygdala. D) arbor vitae. E) corpus callosum.

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This figure shows a cross section of the spinal cord. What structure does number 3 indicate?

A. White commissure B. Anterior funiculus C. Lateral funiculus D. Anterior median fissure E. Posterior funiculus

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Albinism in which there is an absence of melanin pigment would affect the individual's ability to

A. discern colors. B. have high levels of visual acuity and prevent scattering of light inside the eye. C. protect the optic nerves from damage. D. remove wastes from the eye. E. see at all, as it always results in blindness.

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