Cell bodies of lower motor neurons that control the diaphragm are located in the:

a. pons
b. brain stem
c. cervical anterior grey horns
d. thoracic anterior grey horns


Answer: c. cervical anterior grey horns

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Identify the organelle shown in the figure, which is described as stacks of flattened membranes containing chambers.


A) flagellum
B) RER
C) mitochondrion
D) Golgi apparatus
E) SER

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