We sense rotary movements of the head when the endolymph pushes on a gelatinous cap called the __________ in a semicircular duct.

A. otolith
B. papilla
C. cupula
D. utricle
E. saccule


C. cupula

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A.  increased ADH secretion and increased water reabsorption. B.  increased ADH secretion and decreased water reabsorption. C.  decreased ADH secretion and increased water reabsorption. D.  decreased ADH secretion and decreased water reabsorption.

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Which type of white blood cell includes B and T cells?

A) eosinophil B) basophil C) neutrophil D) monocyte E) lymphocyte

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The mouth, esophagus, and vagina are lined with nonkeratinized ________ epithelium.

A. stratified columnar B. pseudostratified ciliated columnar C. stratified cuboidal D. stratified squamous

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First pass metabolism takes place in:

a. Stomach b. Spleen c. Kidney d. Liver e. Small intestine

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