Lack of a gag reflex would indicate dysfunction of the ________ nerve.

A. accessory
B. trigeminal
C. glossopharyngeal
D. trochlear


Answer: C

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A. All hormones secreted by the anterior and posterior pituitary glands are peptides. B. Anterior pituitary hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus. C. Only steroid hormones can regulate the secretion of steroid hormones. D. All of the hypophysiotropic hormones are peptides. E. IGF-1 stimulates growth by increasing growth hormone secretion through positive feedback.

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Blood that is transported to and from all of the tissues of the body with the exception of the lungs is in the

A) venous circuit. B) pulmonary circuit. C) systemic circuit. D) arterial circuit. E) portal circuit.

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List 3 examples for the use or purpose of exotic animals

What will be an ideal response?

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The amount of blood returning to the heart is the

A) stroke volume. B) venous return. C) end-diastolic volume. D) afterload. E) preload.

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