Which of the following is a major portion of the diencephalon?

A) Cerebral peduncles B) Thalamus
C) Midbrain D) Cerebral aqueduct


B

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Which term means nearer the inside or core of the body or an organ?

A. Prone B. Inferior C. Dorsal D. Medial E. Internal

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A person has a rare autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy thymosins as soon as they are produced and secreted. What affect will this have on the immune system?

A. Macrophages will not differentiate from myeloid stem cells, so cell debris will accumulate and immune function will be impacted. B. T lymphocytes will cease maturation and immune function will be severely impacted. C. The thymus will not develop in a growing infant, so no T lymphocytes will be produced and the person will be immunocompromised. D. B lymphocytes will cease maturation and immune function will be severely impacted.

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Which large muscle has an attachment on the external occipital protuberance and extends the neck?

A. Splenius capitis B. Semispinalis capitis C. Sternocleidomastoid D. Trapezius E. Longissimus

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Which type of burn appears inflamed and feels tender but has no blisters?

A) first-degree B) second-degree C) third-degree D) fourth-degree E) full-thickness

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