The common disorder ____ is caused by a deficiency in insulin production
a. polynuria
b. diabetes mellitus
c. diabetes insipidus
d. polyphagia
b
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A child hanging upside down from a tree takes a bite from a candy bar. They manage to chew the candy and swallow it successfully. What prevents the bolus from entering the upper part of the nasopharynx?
A. The most anterior section of the nasopharynx is only connected to the oropharynx by small ducts, so the bolus cannot enter it. B. During the swallowing reflex, the tongue presses against the soft palate and forces the nasal region of the nasopharynx shut. C. Muscles immediately pull the pharynx upward toward the bolus in the swallowing reflex and suck it from the back of the tongue. D. The posterior part of the tongue and the anterior section of the pharynx also undergo peristalsis, so the food is immediately pushed downward.
Chisel-shaped teeth are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Of the three regions of the small intestine, the terminal (end) portion is the _____________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for general senses like touch?
A. Parietal B. Temporal C. Frontal D. Occipital