The direct connection between two arteries in the circulatory system is called an __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Anastomosis

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a. H+ concentration of the brain extracellular fluid monitored by central chemoreceptors. b. PO2 of the arterial blood monitored by central chemoreceptors. c. PO2 of the arterial blood monitored by peripheral chemoreceptors. d. PCO2 of arterial blood monitored by central chemoreceptors. e. PCO2 of arterial blood monitored by peripheral chemoreceptors.

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Which of the following is known as the study of microscopic one-celled organisms, multi-celled organisms, plants, animals, and humans??

A) ?Biology B) ?Anatomy C) ?Physiology

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The function of the ossicles is to

A.  detect acceleration of the head. B.  amplify sound waves and transmit them to the inner ear. C.  determine static head position. D.  support the tympanic membrane and protect hair cells of the inner ear. E.  initiate action potentials that propagate to the inner ear.

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Accommodation would occur when ________.

A. the lateral rectus muscle contracts B. the zonular fibers become taut C. the muscles of the ciliary body contract D. objects move further away from the eye

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