Exposure to the bacterium Clostridium tetani causes continuous release of acetylcholine. What effect does this have on smooth muscle?

A. Myocardial atrophy
B. Lockjaw
C. Flaccid paralysis
D. Spastic paralysis
E. No effect


Answer: E

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Which of the following is one of the primary functions of sodium in the body?

a. Regulation of hormones b. Regulation of insulin c. Regulation of oxygen d. Regulation of water

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Which of the following is not a branch of the aorta?

A. Pulmonary artery B. Left subclavian artery C. Brachiocephalic artery D. Right coronary artery

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The ________ nerve, which arises in the cervical plexus, innervates the diaphragm

A) ansa cervicalis B) lesser occipital C) radial D) phrenic E) sciatic

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