What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

A) give the body resilience
B) provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement
C) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
D) provide a space for the major digestive organs


C) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs

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Theresa has been diagnosed with a disease that demyelinates the somatic motor neurons. This disease is destroying the ________ associated with neurons that control ________.

A. Schwann cells; skeletal muscle B. oligodendrocytes; cardiac muscle C. Schwann cells; cardiac muscle D. oligodendrocytes; skeletal muscle

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Although it clearly has an effect upon the quality of life, there is no evidence to show that exercise prolongs ________.

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

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__________ ______________ decreases urine output

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The brain region that provides output to the respiratory muscles is located in the

a. pons b. medulla c. cerebral cortex d. cerebellum e. hypothalamus

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