which best describes the diaphragm?

a) a muscular dome between the thoracic and abdominal cavities
b) a sphincter that encircles the eye
c) a broad fan-shaped muscle on the side of the head
d) a thin superficial muscles of the upper chest and lower face


a) a muscular dome between the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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The system that controls and coordinates body activity is the __________ system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which type of drug would be used to treat an overactive bladder? One that

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