List one example for each of these three functions of blood: distribution, regulation, and protection.
What will be an ideal response?
Distribution: deliver oxygen from lungs and nutrients from the digestive system to cells, transport hormones, remove wastes. Regulation: maintain body temperature, pH, fluid volume. Protection: prevent blood loss and infection.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When performing a dissection, you notice that some of the nerves of the thoracic section of the spinal cord have ganglia that are located very close to the spinal cord. Some run laterally along the vertebral column. Many of the postganglionic fibers extend from these "chain" ganglia over to their effector organs. You are observing nerves of the ________ division.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for vision?
a) Broca's area b) Primary visual area c) Common integrative area d) Primary olfactory area e) Primary somatosensory area
The clavicles are also called the collar bones.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false