The embryonic origin of the posterior pituitary gland is

A. epithelium from the oral cavity.
B. nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus.
C. an outpocket of the nasal cavity.
D. glandular tissue from the cerebrum.


B

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a. Completely reabsorbed by the proximal convolued tubule b. Actively secreted by the proximal convolued tubule c. Excreted in the urine d. Broken down by the liver

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The type of contraction in which the muscle fibers produce increased tension but do not shorten is called

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The vessel that returns blood from the abdomen and legs to the heart is the ________ vena cava.

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

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