The tough fibrous sheath covering the whole nerve is called the:

a. perineurium
b. fascicles
c. epineurium
d. none of the above


c. epineurium

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a draft animal?

a. elephant c. goat b. buffalo d. camel

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Which of the following plays a central role in stimulating the secretion of the hormone gastrin?

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The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder is the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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