The ________ are double sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold some of the visceral organs in their proper position.

A) fibrosa
B) adventitia
C) lamina propria
D) mesenteries
E) serosa


D) mesenteries

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a. 30 billion b. 3 billion c. 300 million d. 30 million e. 3 million

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Which of the following functions is associated with the nose?

A. Warming inhaled air B. Producing mucus to trap debris from the air C. Initiating the cough reflex D. Systemic respiration E. Both "Warming inhaled air" and "Producing mucus to trap debris from the air" are correct.

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Which of the following organs has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

A. The adrenal gland B. The salivary glands C. The thymus D. The pineal gland E. The ovary

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As the eye adjusts to focus on a near object, the cornea must change shape because the lens is unable to

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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