During aging, muscle is often replaced by dense connective tissue, a process called _________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
fibrosis
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List the unpaired branches of the abdominal aorta that supply blood to the visceral organs
A) renal, hepatic, splenic, and adrenal arteries B) celiac trunk, superior mesenteric and inferior mesenteric artery C) gastric, gonadal, and lumbar arteries D) phrenic, hepatic, and renal arteries E) celiac trunk, gonadal, and renal arteries
Bifid spinous processes are found in the cervical region of the spine.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The inferior end of the esophagus normally remains in a state of active contraction that __________.
a. prevents the back flow of materials from the stomach into the esophagus b. prevents air from entering into the esophagus c. allows food to move rapidly into the stomach d. initiates the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine
How would blockage of the auditory (Eustachian) tube at its exit in the nasopharynx by lymphatic tissue ("adenoids") affect ear function and health?
What will be an ideal response?