Which lymphatic organs are smaller in an adult compared to a child?

A. Spleen and red bone marrow
B. Thymus and spleen
C. Peyer patches and spleen
D. Red bone marrow and thymus
E. Tonsils and spleen


D. Red bone marrow and thymus

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Descending instructions along the ________ of the spinal cord adjust peripheral muscle tone to complement the reflexive movements of the head or neck.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Calcium that enters the cell during smooth muscle excitation binds with

a. calmodulin. b. inactive myosin kinase. c. troponin. d. myosin. e. actin.

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been linked to increased production and secretion of a specific hormone. Where is this hormone produced and secreted?

A) anterior pituitary B) thyroid C) pineal gland D) posterior pituitary

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