Which of the following bones (marked in the diagram) contains a depression which houses the endocrine gland shown in the diagram?

a) maxilla
b) sphenoid bone
c) mandible
d) ethmoid bone
e) temporal bone


b

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The rectus abdominis inserts on the ________ process, as well as on ribs 5-7.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is an example of positive feedback during labor?

A) the movement of the fetus toward the cervical canal B) the pressure the unborn exerts on the cervix C) the distortion of the myometrium stimulates oxytocin release D) the dilation of the cervix followed by the rupture of the amnion E) the ejection of the placenta at the end of the placental stage

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The ________ receives lymph from the left half of the body and part of the right side as well

A) cisterna chili B) right subclavian vein C) right lymphatic duct D) thoracic duct

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What two coenzymes transfer hydrogen atoms to the electron transport chain?

A) pyruvate and acetyl CoA B) NAD and FAD C) ADP and GDP D) ATP and GTP E) NADP and FAD

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