What portion of the brainstem blends with the spinal cord after passing through the foramen magnum?

A) pons B) medulla oblongata C) midbrain D) hypothalamus


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Identify the prime mover that facilitates the action of your nostrils in the following situation: After a particularly vigorous exercise class, your strong breathing is accompanied by flaring of the nostrils

A) nasalis B) frontalis C) mentalis D) procerus

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What type of cell is located in area B in the figure?

a) B cells b) dendritic cells c) macrophages d) T cells e) plasma cells

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On an electrocardiogram (ECG), atrial repolarization is obscured by the:

A) P wave. B) S-T segment. C) QRS wave. D) T wave.

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