__________, or afferent neurons are capable of sending information about the environment (internal and external) to the central nervous system

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Sensory

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The enzyme ________ resides in the synaptic cleft and breaks down molecules of ACh.

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

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The second thoracic spinal nerve exits the spinal column through the

A. vertebral canal of vertebrae T1, T2, and T3. B. sacral hiatus. C. intervertebral foramen between vertebrae T2 and T3. D. intervertebral foramen between vertebrae T1 and T2.

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Lymphatic tissue is concentrated in Peyer's patches in the ________.

A. throat B. spleen C. small intestine D. thymus

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