Within the red pulp of the spleen are enlarged capillaries called _________, which have a discontinuous basal lamina that allows blood cells to enter and exit easily
A. splenic cords
B. trabecular vessels
C. splenic vessels
D. splenic sinusoids
E. trabecular cords
D
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) Changes in the diameter of peripheral vessels to regulate blood pressure are caused by the pupillary reflexes. 2) A sudden decline in blood pressure in the carotid artery will trigger the vasomotor reflexes. 3) Irritation of the lining of the respiratory tract will trigger the vomiting reflex. 4) A low light level reaching the visual receptors will trigger the pupillary reflex. 5) A bright light shining in one or both eyes will trigger the consensual light reflex.
Based on the stimulus type, how are olfactory and gustatory receptors classified?
A) Nociceptors B) Proprioceptors C) Mechanoreceptors D) Chemoreceptors
As the stapes vibrates the oval window, pressure waves first begin
A) in the endolymph of the scala vestibuli. B) in the endolymph of the scala tympani. C) in the perilymph of the scala vestibuli. D) in the perilymph of the scala tympani. E) in the endolymph of the cochlear duct.
A term having the opposite meaning of proximal is ___________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).