The first branch off the abdominal descending aorta is the superior mesenteric artery (SMA).

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Rationale: The first branch off the abdominal descending aorta is the celiac artery.

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What is the definition of a "motor unit"?

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The blood is injected with a special dye that stains the areas where it passes through. Where in the brain and spinal cord would you expect to see the stain?

A. No stain would be found inside the cranium or vertebral column. B. The space outside of the dura mater (between dura mater and bone) would be stained. C. Any space occupied by the CSF would be stained. D. The brain and spinal cord would be stained.

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