The__________ glands are small ovoid glands typically located on the posterior side of the thyroid gland.

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


parathyroid

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Select the correct statement about the ureters.

A) Ureters contain sphincters at the entrance to the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine. B) The epithelium is stratified squamous like the skin, which allows a great deal of stretch. C) The ureters are capable of peristalsis like that of the gastrointestinal tract. D) The ureter is innervated by parasympathetic nerve endings only.

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The first-order neurons of the visual pathway are the ________ cells of the retina.

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

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The majority of hormones falls into the class of ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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