The portion of the digestive tract that receives food directly from the oral cavity is the

A. nasopharynx.
B. oropharynx.
C. laryngopharynx.
D. esophagus.
E. larynx.


B

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The cervical plexus is formed by the

A. anterior rami of spinal nerves C3-C7. B. posterior rami of spinal nerves C2-C6. C. anterior rami of spinal nerves C1-C4. D. posterior rami of spinal nerves C4-C8. E. rami communicantes of spinal nerves C1-C7.

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When blood glucose levels fall,

A) insulin is released. B) glucagon is released. C) peripheral cells take up more glucose. D) protein synthesis increases. E) calcitonin is secreted.

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The pectoral region is the

A. area in front of the elbow. B. lower back. C. bottom of foot. D. chest area. E. forearm.

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What type of synovial joint movement will decrease the angle between bones?

A. Supination B. Extension C. Adduction D. Flexion

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