The umbilical vein carries blood rich in nutrients and oxygen to the fetus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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a. radius cannot be changed. b. wall contain a thick layer of smooth muscle. c. responsible for the distribution of blood flow to the various organs. d. the major vessel that contribute to total peripheral resistance. e. richly innervated by sympathetic nerve fibers.

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As you look under a microscope you see a nucleus with a large density of nucleolus. What inference can you make about that cell?

A. The cell is preparing for autophagy. B. The cell is preparing to divide. C. The cell is producing a large amount of proteins. D. The cell has a large energy demand.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) targets the ________

A) kidneys B) anterior pituitary C) adrenal gland D) pancreas E) hypothalamus

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The pineal body

A. plays a role in the production of cerebrospinal fluid. B. causes hot and cold flashes. C. modifies mood. D. connects the two cerebral hemispheres. E. appears to play a role in controlling the onset of puberty.

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