The foramen ovale causes the fetal circulatory system to bypass the ________:

a. liver
b. lungs
c. kidneys
d. gonads


Answer: b. lungs

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The part of the thalamus that filters auditory information and relays some of it on to the temporal lobe of the cortex is the ________ geniculate nucleus

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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The tonsils located on the sides of the soft palate are the _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Vertebrates have been thought of as "dual animals," consisting of both segmented and unsegmented portions. How is this duality reflected in their embryonic development and the structure of the nervous system?

What will be an ideal response?

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