Chewed food mixed with saliva is called a ________, which is swallowed once mastication is complete.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


bolus

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The thymus is at its maximum size

A.  at birth. B.  at puberty. C.  between 30 and 50 years of age. D.  in old age.

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Vasoconstriction

a. refers to a decrease in the radius of a vessel b. of an arteriole decreases blood flow through that vessel c. of a vein increases blood flow through that vessel d. is defined in "a" and causes "b" e. is defined in "a" and causes "c"

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By far, the most abundant cellular elements in the blood are the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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