The ________ respiratory center regulates the skeletal muscles involved in breathing.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pontine

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In circumstances where the body requires prolonged or increased levels of a hormone, the DNA of target cells will specify the synthesis of more receptors on the surface of the cells of the target organ. This is known as ________.

A) the cell's sensitivity reaction B) cellular affinity C) up-regulation D) a reaction to a stressor

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It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of

the A) diaphysis. B) medullary cavity. C) articular cartilage. D) epiphyseal plate.

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Which of the following functional areas of the cerebrum is responsible for conscious movements of the body?

a) Broca's area b) Primary visual area c) Somatosensory association area d) Primary motor area e) Primary somatosensory area

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Which of the following would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

A) the cranial bones B) hyoid bone C) the facial bones D) the bones of the inner ear

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