Melanin, hemoglobin, and carotene give color to the skin

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to aspiration of a foreign body?

A) Contact with the mucosa of the vestibule of the larynx will induce laryngeal musculature spasm. B) Contact with the mucosa of the vestibule of the larynx will cause violent coughing. C) A Valsalva maneuver may be used to dislodge the foreign body. D) In extreme cases a needle cricothyrotomy permits rapid entry of air into the trachea. E) Death will occur in approximately five minutes if the airway is fully obstructed.

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White rami carry ________ neurons, while gray rami carry ________ neurons

A) myelinated preganglionic; myelinated postganglionic B) myelinated preganglionic; unmyelinated postganglionic C) myelinated postganglionic; unmyelinated preganglionic D) unmyelinated postganglionic; myelinated preganglionic E) unmyelinated preganglionic; myelinated postganglionic

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The two hormones released from the posterior pituitary are

A.  oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. B.  thyrotropin-releasing hormone and corticotropin-releasing hormone. C.  prolactin and growth hormone. D.  prolactin and vasopressin. E.  follicle-stimulating hormone and leutenizing hormone.

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The two systems with related functions that will change the most rapidly at birth, but that are still undergoing some differentiation shortly before birth, are the circulatory and ________ systems.

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

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