A thrombus in the first branch (not including coronary arteries) off of the aortic arch might affect the flow of blood to which of the following structures?

A. right arm
B. right side of the brain
C. left side of the brain
D. left arm
E. both the right arm and the right side of the brain


E

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Most societies are consistent in:

A. recommending that masturbation be taught to children. B. encouraging masturbation if done in private. C. condemning masturbation at any age. D. showing some disapproval of adult masturbation.

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The number of satellite cells in skeletal muscle steadily decreases with age.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

A. Postganglionic neurons release norepinephrine at their neuroeffector junctions. B. Postganglionic neuron cell bodies are located in the collateral chain ganglia (sympathetic trunk). C. Preganglionic neurons tend to be long, with the ganglion located in or near the effector target tissue(s). D. Preganglionic neurons are short and synapse in ganglia located near the spinal cord. E. Preganglionic neurons release acetylcholine at synapses with postganglionic neurons.

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