A patient exhibits an abnormal gag reflex in that the uvua is pulled to the left. This is a possible indication that one of the ________ nerves is damaged.
A. abducens
B. facial
C. glossopharyngeal
D. trigeminal
Answer: C
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A) stretched smooth muscle in a blood vessel constricts reflexively. B) increased blood pressure in a vessel triggers relaxation in that vessel and blood vessel diameter is adjusted by centers in the brain through monitoring blood pressure in areas throughout the body. C) blood vessel diameter is adjusted by centers in the brain through monitoring blood pressure in areas throughout the body. D) stretched smooth muscle in a blood vessel constricts reflexively and blood vessel diameter is adjusted by centers in the brain through monitoring blood pressure in areas throughout the body. E) increased blood pressure in a vessel triggers relaxation in that vessel.
________________________________________, which is transmitted by a bite or infected body fluid, is a fatal zoonotic rhabdovirus infection of all warm-blooded animals that causes neurologic signs
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
"Metabolism" refers to
A) the reactions in the body that break down proteins and nucleic acids. B) the reactions in the body that synthesize proteins and nucleic acids. C) all of the chemical reactions in a cell. D) the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy.
What structure anchors tendons to the outside of bones plus houses the cells required for bone growth, repair, and remodeling?
A) Medullary cavity B) Articular cartilage C) Periosteum D) Endosteum