In large arteries, the thick layer of elastic fibers is called the
A) tunica intima.
B) external elastic membrane.
C) tunica media.
D) internal elastic membrane.
E) tunica externa.
Answer: D
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Using Figure 12.3, match the following:
1) Site of efferent soma.
2) Site of axons and afferent neurons.
3) Site of sensory soma.
4) Gray commissure.
5) Horn usually containing interneurons.
6) Site containing central canal.
7) Multipolar neurons are common here.
What is another term for the neurohypophysis?
a. anterior pituitary b. posterior pituitary c. hypophysis d. adenohypophysis e. hypothalamus
In a blood transfusion, one must consider the ________ of the donor and the ________ of the recipient.
A. antigens; antigens B. antibodies; antibodies C. antibodies; antigens D. antigens; antibodies
Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle?
A) clavicles only B) clavicles and scapulae C) clavicles, scapulae, and humerus D) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, and ulna E) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones