How is salivation regulated?
What will be an ideal response
When we ingest food, chemoreceptors and pressoreceptors in the mouth send signals to the salivatory nuclei in the brain stem. The parasympathetic nervous system activity increases and motor fibers trigger the increase in serous, enzyme-rich saliva.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The tendons that mark the boundary of the triangular anatomic snuffbox are the a: Extensor pollicis brevisb: Abductor pollicis longusc: Extensor pollicis longusd: Brachioradialise: Brachialisf: Extensor carpi ulnarisg: Extensor carpi radialis
A. a, b, f B. b, c, f C. e, f, g D. a, b, c E. a, b, e
Of the following tissues, which has the least ability to regenerate after injury?
A) stratified squamous epithelium B) bone C) smooth muscle D) adipose E) skeletal muscle
Blood vessels and nerves that lie perpendicular to the diaphysis of the femur would travel through what type of canal?
A) Perforating canal B) Meatus C) Central canal D) Foramen