Which of the following digestive structures is retroperitoneal?

A) ileum
B) pancreas
C) stomach
D) gallbladder
E) liver


B) pancreas

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Which of the following is true of the substantia nigra?

A. It releases dopamine and inhibits unwanted muscle activity. B. It is located in the basal nuclei. C. It is located in the cerebellum. D. It is part of the limbic system. E. It is located on the precentral gyrus.

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Which of the following is a likely effect of an aging ANS?

A. Slowed somatic reflexes B. Decreased lacrimal secretions and dry eyes C. Decreased emotions D. Decreased sensitivity to pain from the skin, muscles, or joints

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Fetal alcohol syndrome involves a disorder that alters the

A. structural integrity of the chromosomes of the fetus. B. expression of genes in the fetus. C. sequence of base pairs in the genes of the fetus. D. gametes of the fetus.

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Which endocrine gland is small, cone-shaped, and attached to the posterior region of the epithalamus?

A. Hypothalamus B. Pancreas C. Pituitary gland D. Thymus gland E. Pineal gland

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