__________ is the slow wave of contraction that progresses down the GI tract to push food along its length

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Peristalsis

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If the seminal glands of the male reproductive tract ceased to function, how would the male reproductive tract be affected?

A) Maturation of the spermatozoa would not occur. B) The volume of the semen would be greatly reduced. C) There would be no spermatozoa in the ejaculate. D) The spermatozoa in the ejaculate would no longer be able to survive. E) None of the answers are correct.

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Denervated muscle fibers become progressively smaller and their content of actin and myosin decreases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The hand has ________ bones in the wrist and ________ bones in the palm

A) 5; 5 B) 10; 5 C) 8; 4 D) 8; 5 E) 4; 5

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The cells that respond to environmental stimuli are ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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