Neurons in the skin that are responsible for detecting pain are ________.

A. bipolar
B. apolar
C. pseudo-unipolar
D. multipolar


Answer: C

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The foramen of Monro connects the lateral ventricles with the ____________________.

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

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Match the substance necessary for clotting with its particular role.A. A mixture of lipoproteins released from injured tissueB. Converts prothrombin to thrombinC. The insoluble protein that forms the network of the clotD. Needed by the liver to produce prothrombinE. Fibrin-stabilizing factorProthrombinase

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

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Sensory impulses from taste receptors are transmitted to the brain on which of the following cranial nerves?

A) I, II and VIII B) III, IV and VI C) VII, IX and X D) only VII

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Homeostatic mechanisms in response to blood loss include all of the following except

A) uptake of interstitial fluid due to reduced capillary pressure. B) inhibition of EPO secretion. C) activation of ADH secretion. D) activation of aldosterone secretion. E) increased thirst and water intake.

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