The primary somatosensory cortex of the postcentral gyrus is found in what part of the cerebrum?

A. Parietal lobe
B. Temporal lobe
C. Frontal lobe
D. Vermis
E. Insula


Answer: A

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a. the skull and the periosteal layer of the dura mater b. the periosteal and meningeal layers of the dura mater c. the meningeal layer of the dura mater and the arachnoid mater d. the arachnoid mater and the pia mater

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What is the action of the pronator teres and pronator quadratus?

A. To flex the elbow B. To rotate the scapula medially C. To depress the scapula D. To turn the palm upward E. To turn the palm downward

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The most prominent distinguishing characteristic of elastic cartilage is the presence of ________

A) numerous thick collagen fibers interspersed between alternating rows of lacunae in the matrix B) chondrocytes C) densely packed elastic fibers in the matrix. D) a glassy appearance

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The term anterior means toward the front of the body or body part.  

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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