The connections shared by arteries that allow them to shunt blood from one artery to another are called _________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


anastomoses

Anatomy & Physiology

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Secretion in response to appropriate stimulation refers to the release of specific products that have, in large part, been synthesized by the cell

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In general, the parasympathetic division will

A. Decrease digestive functions B. Increase digestive functions C. Increase cardiac rate D. Increase breathing rate

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The spinal tract that normally plays a role in the subconscious regulation of the muscles of the arms is the ________ tract

A) lateral corticospinal B) anterior corticospinal C) rubrospinal D) reticulospinal E) vestibulospinal

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The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion

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