The archway in the back of the throat is called the ________.

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


fauces

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A) The medulla is the soft core of the hair. B) The cortex of the hair is composed of hard keratin. C) Terminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair. D) Club hair is hair that has ceased growing. E) Scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.

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When the left ventricle contracts, the __________ valve closes and the __________ valve is pushed open.

A. mitral; pulmonary B. right AV; pulmonary C. right AV; aortic D. mitral; aortic E. aortic; pulmonary

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Anatomy is defined as the study of ________.

A. how the body malfunctions B. atoms C. body structures D. how the body functions

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What causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?

A. Elephantiasis B. Lymphadenitis C. Allergies D. HIV

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