The enteric nervous system can monitor and control digestive functions independently of the CNS

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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When EPSPs occurring simultaneously from two different presynaptic inputs add together or sum to bring the postsynaptic cell to threshold, it is called ____________________ summation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How does the immune system recognize a foreign cell?

A. The presence of toll-like receptors. B. The presence of pathogen-associated molecular patterns. C. The presence of complement. D. The presence of organ-specific phagocytes.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Without some sort of negative feedback mechanism, it would be impossible to keep our body chemistry in balance. 2. Regardless of the variable being regulated, all homeostatic control mechanisms have at least three interdependent components. 3. The epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region. 4. Because the ANS is a visceral motor system, afferent pathways are of no importance and actually are rarely found. 5. The rami communicantes are associated only with the sympathetic division of the ANS.

Anatomy & Physiology

Nerve plexuses are networks of interweaving posterior rami of spinal nerves.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology