Almost all blood supplied to the anterior pituitary must first pass through the hypothalamus
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Hamstring muscles extend the thigh
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements concerning receptors is correct?
a. the larger the receptor potential, the greater the frequency of action potentials initiated in the afferent neuron. b. tonic receptors often exhibit an "off-response." c. phasic receptors are important in situations where maintained information about a stimulus is valuable. d. receptor adaptation results from nerve fatigue. e. receptors are part of efferent neurons.
A patient enters a hospital after a motorcycle accident. He complains of mid-back pain. X-rays reveal both rib and pelvic fractures. His emergency room examination includes urinalysis. Which of the following findings from the urinalysis would most likely suggest trauma to the kidneys from the accident, but not to the urinary bladder?
A. pyuria B. hematuria C. albuminuria D. uremia E. phenylketonuria
The tympanic membrane separates an air-filled chamber from a fluid-filled chamber
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.