The trachea is approximately 10 in. (25.4 cm.) long.

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


True

Rationale: See the section “Trachea and Esophagus.”

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Which of the following statements about renal control of blood acid-base balance is TRUE?

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Which cells secrete testosterone?

a) Sertoli cells b) Spermatogenic cells c) Leydig cells d) Oogonia e) Chief cells

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A muscle that twists around a structure is referred to as having a ________ pattern

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

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