Which vessel type typically has an internal diameter of about 30 ?m and has a tunica media comprised of 1-2 layers of smooth muscle cells?

A) capillaries
B) muscular arteries
C) arterioles
D) venules
E) elastic arteries


C) arterioles

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Hypotension that is associated with neurogenic shock is the result of:

A) loss of alpha receptor stimulation. B) concomitant internal hemorrhage. C) increased peripheral vascular tone. D) profound peripheral vasoconstriction.

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 The figure illustrates a detailed drawing of the neuromuscular junction. What does "D" represent?

A. Postsynaptic membrane B. Synaptic cleft C. Synaptic vesicles D. Sarcolemma E. Presynaptic terminal

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Which of the following hormones is produced by the endocrine gland marked in the diagram?

a) testosterone b) glucagon c) melatonin d) thymopoietin e) vasopressin

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The stretch reflex is an example of a ________ reflex because it maintains the body's upright position.

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

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