Which structure serves as the main relay point for sensory information that is headed to a primary sensory region of the cerebral cortex?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Epithalamus
C. Thalamus
D. Pineal body
E. Pons
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A terminal branch of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve (V2) emerges through which foramen?
A. Supraorbital B. Infraorbital C. Stylomastoid D. Rotundum E. Mental
Sarah is a sprinter who specializes in quick and powerful bursts of speed followed by periods of rest. Priya is a marathon runner who specializes in long, steady runs. Compared to Sarah's muscles, how are Priya's most likely to differ?
A. Priya's type 2X fibers will be larger in diameter. B. Priya muscles will have more glycogen stored in her type 2X muscle fibers. C. Priya's muscles will have more mitochondria in her type 1 and 2A muscle fibers. D. Priya's muscles will have less myoglobin in her type 1 muscle fibers. E. Priya will have a greater proportion of type 2 muscle fibers and a lower proportion of type 1 fibers than Sarah.
Capillaries typically branch either directly from an arteriole or from a thoroughfare channel known as a(n) __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word