Though the autonomic innervation by autonomic centers in the brainstem cannot initiate a heartbeat, it can increase or decrease the heart rate

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the external jugular vein?

A) It is the best vein to use for right cardiac catheterization. B) It typically is a tributary of the subclavian vein. C) It crosses the sternocleidomastoid muscle superficially. D) Abnormal prominence may indicate heart failure. E) If slashed open in the neck, its lumen may be held open by the investing layer of deep cervical fascia resulting in an air embolus.

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The thymus provides antigenic markers for cells that become ________ lymphocytes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) tends to occur in active juveniles.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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During fertilization, the nuclei of the sperm and the ovum are referred to as _________, before they come together and fuse to form a single nucleus

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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