The esophagus penetrates the diaphragm through the ____________ ___________ and food then travels to the stomach

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


Esophageal hiatus

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A.  urinary bladder. B.  stomach. C.  vagina. D.  small intestine. E.  trachea.

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Muscles that produce precise, delicate movements have fewer muscle fibers in their motor units compared to muscles made for powerful movements

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a step in tissue repair?

A) inflammation B) formation of new stem cells C) restoration of blood supply D) regeneration and fibrosis

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Match the following:

A) Lymph nodes B) Peyer's patches C) Spleen D) Lymph E) Thoracic duct 1) Protein-containing fluid within lymphatic vessels. 2) Stores blood platelets. 3) Receives lymph from most of the body. 4) Small organs intimately associated with lymphatic vessels. 5) Largest lymphatic organ. 6) Isolated clusters of lymph follicles found in the wall of the small intestine.

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