Peristalsis begins in the pharynx.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Peristalsis begins in the esophagus.

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the male reproductive system?

A. Sexual desire continues. B. Enlarged prostate. C. Testosterone levels decline. D. Sperm production ceases.

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In the reproductive cycle, estrogen ________, whereas progesterone ________.

A. stimulates uterine wall development; stimulates the uterine lining to become more glandular B. inhibits the release of FSH; stimulates the release of FSH C. ejects milk from the mammary glands; stimulates milk secretion D. stimulates erection of the clitoris; stimulates the uterine lining to become glandular

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The master gland of the endocrine system is the ________

A) Pituitary gland B) Adrenal gland C) Thyroid gland D) None of the above

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The deltoid ligament, lateral ligament, and tibiofibular ligaments belong to the ________ joint

A.   tarsometatarsal B.   talocrural C.   humeroradial D.   knee E.   fibulometatarsal

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