The thoracic duct of the lymphatic system empties into the ________.

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


left subclavian vein

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If there is an increase in systemic blood pressure, the resulting stretch of afferent arterioles results in reflexive

A.  vasoconstriction of efferent arterioles to raise GFR. B.  vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles to keep GFR normal. C.  vasodilation of efferent arterioles to lower GFR. D.  vasodilation of afferent arterioles to keep GFR normal.

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Which of the following is a male secondary sex characteristic?

A. The prostate gland B. The testis C. A deep voice D. The ductus deferens E. The perineal raphe

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Cellular senescence may be prevented by ________.

A. increased telomerase activity B. increased RNA polymerase activity C. increased DNA polymerase activity D. increased synthase activity

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