The significance of the "master gland" is that it:
A) is the largest gland in the body
B) secretes hormones to which other glands respond
C) controls the nervous system and movement
D) has endocrine and exocrine functions
B
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A. Zygomatic B. Radius C. Axis D. Hamate E. First metatarsal
Place these structures in the order that blood returning to the heart from the body would pass through them.
1. right ventricle 2. left atrium 3. right atrium 4. pulmonary artery 5. left ventricle 6. pulmonary vein A) 4, 2, 5, 6, 3, 1 B) 1, 3, 6, 4, 5, 2 C) 2, 5, 6, 4, 3, 1 D) 3, 2, 4, 6, 1, 5 E) 3, 1, 4, 6, 2, 5
Contraction of the diaphragm results in ________.
A. expiration B. urination C. a flat stomach ("sucking in your gut") D. inspiration
Vasomotor tone can be increased by
A. taking a nap. B. an increase in body temperature. C. relaxing with a cup of tea. D. soaking in a warm bathtub. E. emotional excitement.