On axial CT images of the neck, the structure immediately posterior to the trachea is the ____________________.

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


esophagus

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A) follicular; menstrual B) luteal; secretory C) luteal; menstrual D) follicular; proliferative E) luteal; proliferative

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What will be an ideal response?

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The organ system that delivers oxygen to body cells and transports carbon dioxide away from them is the respiratory system.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Odor discrimination is coded by patterns of activity in the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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