The internal intercostal muscles form the deeper layer of the thorax and aid active (forced) expiration by depressing the rib cage.

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The internal intercostal muscles form the deeper layer of the thorax and aid active (forced) expiration by depressing the rib cage.

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A) Fenestrated capillaries in endocrine organs allow hormones rapid entry into the blood. B) Fenestrated capillaries are essential for filtration of blood plasma in the kidney. C) Fenestrated capillaries form the blood-brain barrier. D) Fenestrated capillaries in the small intestine receive nutrients from digested food.

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A home satellite dish receives signals from a satellite, allowing your television to display TV shows. Which part of a neuron is analogous to the satellite dish?

A) dendrites B) cell body C) axon D) collaterals E) varicosities

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Which of these does NOT increase the risk for cardiovascular disease?

A) menopause without estrogen replacement therapy B) having diabetes mellitus C) being a female over 30 but under 55 D) being a male over 30 but under 55 E) having a sister with coronary artery disease

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Lymphocytes secrete antibodies, coordinate action of other immune cells, and serve in immune memory.

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

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