The spinal cord passes through an opening in the occipital bone called the _________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


foramen magnum

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A. a decrease in GnRH levels. B. the production of testosterone by the testes. C. the ability of the pituitary to secrete FSH and LH. D. the hypothalamus becoming less sensitive to the inhibitory effects of androgens. E. None of these choices is correct.

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Which of the following chemicals effects blood pressure for both the short and long term?

A) atrial natriuretic peptide B) angiotensin II C) nitric acid D) aldosterone

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Glucose absorption across the luminal membrane of intestinal epithelial cells occurs by secondary active transport

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Oligodendrocytes form myelin around the axons of the CNS

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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