What is the most abundant substance in the human body?

A. Hydrogen
B. Glucose
C. Carbon
D. Water


Answer: D

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Autonomic nervous system fibers are involved in all of the following except ________.

A. adjusting heart rate and force B. regulating gastrointestinal motility C. changing the diameter of the pupil D. maintaining tonicity of the muscles of the neck E. altering salivary mucus secretion

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Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.

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Why do people experience an elevation of metabolic activity after smoking a cigarette?

What will be an ideal response?

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