The term refers to the entire lower area of the abdomen.


Ans: inguinal

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The only structures that filter lymph is/are the

A. tonsils. B. spleen. C. lymph nodes. D. thymus.

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Keratin

a) is a protein. b) is secreted by plasma cells to help protect the body from viruses. c) is made by melanocytes only. d) is both a protein and made by melanocytes only. e) All of these choices are correct.

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Using Figure 1.2, match the following descriptions to the most appropriate letter on the diagram:

A) E B) A C) B D) D E) C 5) Information about body temperature is sent through afferent pathways to the brain. 6) Free nerve endings in the skin detect changes in skin temperature (getting colder). 7) Appropriate response information is sent through efferent pathways. 8) A change in the temperature of the external environment (getting colder). 9) Skeletal muscles respond with shivering reflex which provides heat to return the body's temperature to a homeostatic balance or "ideal" value.

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