What is the function of the superior vena cava?


Brings blood to the heart from the upper body.

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Which medical term means "production of ova"?

a. oophorogenesis b. oocyte c. oogenesis d. oophoropexy

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All of the following are TRUE about the liver EXCEPT it ________

A) is an accessory organ of digestion B) continuously produces bile C) is an S-shaped structure D) contributes to but is not physically involved in the process of digestion

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The stage in the sexual response model during which there is a return to an unexcited state is called

A. resolution. B. plateau. C. orgasm. D. excitement.

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What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner?

A) about one-fourth B) about one-third C) about one-half D) about three-fourths

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