The “vital centers” (the cardiac, respiratory, and vasomotor centers) are located in the:

a. pons
b. midbrain
c. thalamus
d. medulla oblongata


d. medulla oblongata

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Which is a function of the tissue shown in diagram A?a) heat production b) pumping of blood c) propulsion of food d) contraction of bladder e) conduct nerve impulses to muscle fibers Answer: a

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A) hyaline cartilage B) synovial membranes C) fibrocartilage D) tendon sheaths

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Which of the following does not occur during expiration when a person is breathing quietly?

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