In your own words, define:

What will be an ideal response?


a. modality—the production of a specific sensation upon stimulation of a specific receptor.
b. sensory projection—the assignment of a sensation by the brain back to its source,
c. sensory adaptation—the process that produces a short-term decline in responsiveness of a sensory neuron after repeated stimulation.

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The spinous process has a bifid tip in most ________ vertebrae.

A. coccygeal B. thoracic C. cervical D. lumbar E. sacral

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The hypodermis is rich in adipose, and thus its functions include

A.  frequent regeneration, structural support, and defense against infection. B.  maintenance of  boundaries and  sensation of stimuli. C.  water regulation and vitamin synthesis. D.  organ protection, energy storage, and thermal insulation.

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Summarize how the three types of fibrous joints are structurally similar

What will be an ideal response?

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A sarcomere extends from

A. the M line to the next M line. B. the H zone to the I band. C. one Z disk to an adjacent Z disk. D. the middle of the I band to the middle of the A band. E. one T tubule to the next T tubule.

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