A sudden inspiration caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed is a
A. laugh.
B. sneeze.
C. hiccup.
D. yawn.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What would detect a tiny insect crawling across your skin?
A. Myoepithelial cells B. Hair receptors C. Piloerector muscles D. Dendritic cells E. Keratinocytes
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The spongy bone found within a flat bone is called _________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
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The muscle that adducts the thumb is the
A) adductor pollicis. B) abductor pollicis brevis. C) extensor digitorum. D) flexor digitorum profundus. E) flexor pollicis longus.
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