Considering the arterial supply to the brain, the basilar artery immediately gives rise to the ________ arteries.

A) vertebral
B) anterior cerebral
C) external carotid
D) internal carotid
E) posterior cerebral


E) posterior cerebral

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This figure compares the organization of the somatic motor system and the autonomic nervous system. Identify structure "C" on the above diagram.

A. Preganglionic neuron B. Postganglionic neuron C. Somatic motor neuron D. Effector organ (smooth muscle of GI tract) E. Autonomic ganglion

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The branch of the abdominal aorta which supplies blood to the proximal colon is the ___ artery.

a) inferior mesenteric b) superior mesenteric c) celiac d) common iliac

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Where in the urinary tract is transitional epithelium found?

A. Ureters, urinary bladder, and prostatic urethra B. Urinary bladder C. Ureters and urinary bladder D. Ureters E. Urethra

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Stem cells that will form B cells or NK cells are found only in the

A) red bone marrow. B) liver. C) spleen. D) thymus. E) kidneys.

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