The carotid __________ are baroreceptors in carotid arteries that respond to changes in blood pressure.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


sinuses

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When performing a dissection, you notice that some of the nerves of the thoracic section of the spinal cord have ganglia that are located very close to the spinal cord. Some run laterally along the vertebral column. Many of the postganglionic fibers extend from these "chain" ganglia over to their effector organs. You are observing nerves of the ________ division.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Electrical signals are conducted toward the cell body of a neuron by its __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Most of the energy stored in the body is in the form of glycogen

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following is/are insoluble in plasma?

a. anti-Rh antibodies b. fibrinogen c. prothrombin d. angiotensinogen e. fibrin

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