What is the difference between the auricles and the atria?

What will be an ideal response?


Auricles are the flaplike appendages attached to the atria that increase the atrial volume. The atria are receiving chambers for blood returning to the heart from the pulmonary and systemic circulation.

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Acetylcholinesterase, monoamine oxidase (MAO), and catechol-O-methyltransferase are

A) neurotransmitters. B) enzymes that break down neurotransmitters. C) enzymes that act as neuromodulators. D) enzymes that could produce an EPSP. E) substances that could produce an IPSP.

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The scientific study of sexuality began in the _____ century.

A. 17th B. 18th C. 19th D. 20th

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The abbreviation PLR represents:

A) persistent lateral radiculitits B) prominent left reflex C) post lameness reflex D) pupillary light reflex

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.Mrs. Mulligan goes to her dentist and, after having a couple of cavities filled, her dentist strongly suggests that she reduce her intake of sodas and increase her intake of calcium phosphates in the foods she eats. Why?

Sodas contain lots of sugar that can dissolve the calcium carbonate in bone and teeth. Sodas are strong acids that can dissolve the calcium phosphate in bone and teeth. Sodas are carbonated, and the increased carbon dioxide can dissolve the calcium carbonate in bone and teeth. Sodas are strong bases that can dissolve the calcium phosphate in bone and teeth. Sodas contain lots of sugar that can dissolve the calcium phosphate in bone and teeth.

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