Blood hydrostatic pressure in systemic capillaries is greater than interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
TRUE
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A) Spongy bone of the epiphysis B) Nutrient foramen C) Epiphyseal line D) Medullary cavity of diaphysis
Which vertebrae are the largest?
A. cervical B. thoracic C. lumbar D. sacral
Which of the following statements applies to the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
A. The receptor molecules of the ANS may be muscarinic, nicotinic, or adrenergic. B. A single neuron from the spinal cord carries action potentials to effector organs in the ANS. C. The ANS controls unconscious movement of skeletal muscles. D. ANS functions are consciously controlled. E. The ANS innervates skeletal muscle.
How does aging affect the endocrine system?
A. Secretory activity of endocrine glands decreases. B. Normal levels of hormones, particularly growth hormone and sex hormones, often decrease. C. Aging reduces the efficiency of endocrine system functions. D. Endocrine system imbalances can lead to weight gain or muscle loss. E. All of the choices are correct.