A young man is having trouble maintaining his posture after drinking too much at a party. The afferent pathways of the postural reflexes most likely affected in this man is the
A. muscle spindles and temperature receptors.
B. cerebellum.
C. nociceptors and chemoreceptors.
D. vestibular apparatus.
E. the somatosensory cortex.
Answer: D
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A unique feature of the left lung is the
A) hilum. B) carina. C) primary bronchus. D) cardiac notch. E) apex.
Which circuit of the cardiovascular system includes the left ventricle and aorta?
A. Pulmonary circuit B. Cardio circuit C. Coronary circuit D. Systemic circuit
Which is not a function of the basal nuclei?
a. inhibition of muscle tone b. coordination of impulses related to posture c. suppression of unnecessary motor activity d. autonomic control e. None of the above are functions of the basal nuclei.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. If the root of a scientific term is consistent, the suffix has no effect on the final term. 2. Pleural fluid surrounds the pericardial cavity. 3. The urinary bladder is found within the hypogastric region of the abdomen. 4. The plantar surface refers to the sole of the foot. 5. Anterior refers to the back of the body.