The __________ stores excess glucose and releases it into the blood when needed.

A. pancreas
B. stomach
C. liver
D. spleen
E. small intestine


C. liver

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The outermost layer of the pericardium, which consists of inelastic dense irregular connective tissue, is called the

a) parietal layer of pericardium. b) serous pericardium. c) fibrous pericardium. d) epicardium. e) endocardium.

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Which of the following adult brain regions does NOT develop from the embryonic hindbrain?

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The structure responsible for pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

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