The philtrum is a shallow groove in the skin between your nose and upper lip. Which terms best describes the position of the philtrum?

a. lateral and plantar
b. medial and proximal
c. dorsal and distal
d. superficial and anterior


Answer: d. superficial and anterior

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What will be an ideal response?

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Endocrine responses occur more slowly and last longer than neural responses

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The basic structural component of the plasma (cell) membrane is ________

A) chromatin B) phospholipid bilayer composed of two layers of phospholipid molecules C) telophase D) nuclear membrane

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Which portion of the brain contains the posterior part of the fourth ventricle?

A.   Pons B.   Thalamus C.   Medulla oblongata D.   Hypothalamus E.   Cerebellum

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