The pharyngeal-esophageal phase of swallowing is involuntary and is controlled by the swallowing center in the thalamus and lower pons
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The hardness and strength of bones comes from minerals
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The sympathetic trunk ganglia are primarily composed of
A. somas of preganglionic neurons. B. somas of ganglionic neurons. C. axons of preganglionic neurons. D. axons of ganglionic neurons.
The hepatic portal system allows for the processing of
A. nutrients and toxins absorbed from the gastrointestinal system into the blood. B. drugs and toxins in the blood so that they are secreted directly into the urine. C. hormones that are secreted by glands and must be directed to their target organs. D. bacteria that grow in the large intestine but need to be regulated.
Olfactory receptors send axons through the cribriform plate. They synapse on neurons in the
A) medulla oblongata. B) medial geniculate. C) cerebral cortex. D) olfactory bulb. E) olfactory tract.