What is the smallest of all blood vessels?

A. Vein
B. Arteriole
C. Venule
D. Capillary


Answer: D

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If the pituitary gland is removed from a human subject, which of the following is likely to occur?

A. The adrenal gland will hypertrophy to increase cortisol production. B. There will be increased negative feedback on growth hormone by insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).  C. The subject will remain euthyroid. D. The hypothalamus will secrete less CRH. E. The adrenal gland will atrophy and plasma cortisol levels will be reduced.

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The fibrous covering of the eye consists of the white outer layer, known as the ________, and a transparent portion known as the ________

A) sclera; cornea B) conjunctiva; sclera C) iris; pupil D) pupil; cornea

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Many upper motor neurons synapse with lower motor neurons in the ________.

A. posterior root ganglion B. posterior column C. anterior column D. posterior horn E. anterior horn

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