The ________________________________________ acts like a lid, covering the larynx during swallowing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
epiglottis
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Starch is the stored carbohydrate in plants, while ________ is the stored carbohydrate in animals.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Lymph nodules are
A. composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla. B. connected together in a series. C. small, bean-shaped structures. D. the site of erythrocyte production. E. located in the loose connective tissue of the various tracts of the body.
What part of the retina lacks photoreceptors?
A. Optic disc B. Macula lutea C. Fovea centralis D. Posterior retina E. All of the choices are correct.
Which of the following is not true of the respiratory irritant receptors?
A. Stimulation of these receptors can lead to coughing or sneezing. B. Sensory impulses from the irritant receptors are transported by the vagus nerve. C. Sensory impulses from the irritant receptors are transported to the dorsal respiratory group. D. Stimulation of the respiratory irritant receptors results in dilations in the bronchial tree. E. All of these are true of the respiratory irritant receptors.