The rhythmic, wavelike motion produced by smooth muscles in tubular visceral

organs is called _______.

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peristalsis

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A long bone is covered externally with a sheath called the __________, whereas the marrow cavity is lined with the __________.

A. epiphysis; diaphysis B. diaphysis; epiphysis C. compact bone; spongy bone D. periosteum; endosteum E. endosteum; periosteum

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A ______________ can be placed over or under the horse's halter for added control

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Which of the following statements concerning the process of glomerular filtration is correct?

a. Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure opposes filtration. b. the glomerular filtration rate is limited by a Tm. c. all of the plasma that enters the glomerulus is filtered. d. two of these answers. e. all of these answers.

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Circumvallate papilla are located:

a. in the duodenum b. around the opening of the uterine tube c. on the base of the tongue d. over most of the surface of the tongue

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