Which brain area is considered to be a key integrating center for homeostasis?

A) pituitary gland
B) brain stem
C) hypothalamus
D) thalamus
E) medulla


C) hypothalamus

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Which of the following anatomical landmarks corresponds to the groin?

A) inguinal B) cephalon C) gluteus D) lumbus E) thoracis

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In the fetus, which blood vessel(s) carries carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the fetus to the placenta?

A) ductus arteriosus B) ductus venosus C) umbilical arteries D) umbilical vein

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When acetylcholinesterase outlasts the release of acetylcholine from the synaptic vesicles, the skeletal muscle ________.

A. gets stronger B. opens its Na+ channels C. releases Ca2+ D. contracts E. relaxes

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The hormone that stimulates secretion of bicarbonate by the pancreas is also the hormone principally responsible for stimulating contraction of the gallbladder

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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