There is a loud crash late at night, and it awakens you. Which of the following brain structures initiated the startle reflex?

A) Corpus callosum
B) Inferior colliculi
C) Superior colliculi
D) Cerebellum


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What constitutes the largest portion of the blood?

a. hematocrit b. red blood cells c. white blood cells d. cell fragments e. plasma

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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