Of the following structures, which would be located in the mediastinum?

A. occipital Lobe
B. Aorta
C. Left carotid Artery
D. Pancreas


Answer: B. Aorta

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a. Those on parasympathetic preganglionic fibers lie in or near the effector organ. b. They give rise to sympathetic postganglionic fibers. c. They are the final common pathway for the autonomic nervous system. d. They contain muscarinic receptors. e. They lie in a chain located along either side of the spinal cord.

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This figure illustrates the microscopic anatomy of spongy bone. What type of cell does number 3 indicate?

A. Osteocyte B. Bone-lining cell C. Osteoclast D. Osteoprogenitor cell E. Osteoblast

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Which glial cell defends the body against pathogens?

A. Microglial cell B. Neurolemmocyte C. Astrocyte D. Ependymal cell E. Oligodendrocyte

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Which of the following nutrients is absorbed by the lacteals of the small intestine?

A. Water-soluble vitamins B. Triglycerides C. Glucose D. Minerals E. Amino acids

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