The baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

A) a decrease in carbon dioxide
B) changes in arterial pressure
C) a decrease in oxygen levels
D) an increase in oxygen levels


B) changes in arterial pressure

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____________________ is the term given to the process that ends the female's reproductive years.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following tissues is constructed of many collagen fibers?

A) blood B) scar tissue C) transitional epithelium D) pseudostratified columnar epithelium E) simple cuboidal epithelium

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The ________ has a medulla derived from ectoderm and a cortex derived from mesoderm.

A. pancreas B. thyroid gland C. pituitary gland D. adrenal gland

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Collectively, the renal and respiratory systems comprise the chemical buffering system of the body.

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

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