Many upper motor neurons synapse with lower motor neurons in the ___________.
A. posterior horn
B. anterior horn
C. posterior column
D. anterior column
E. posterior root ganglion
B. anterior horn
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What will be an ideal response?
Somatostatin functions in glucose homeostasis by
a. promoting reduced growth of the body, decreasing the need of individual cells for glucose, and thereby promoting glucose sparing. b. inhibiting digestion and absorption of nutrients, preventing hyperglycemia. c. inhibiting secretion of prolactin, reducing production of lactose for milk, and preventing hypoglycemia. d. doing all of these. e. doing none of these.
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a. superior mesenteric artery b. left gastric artery c. splenic artery d. common hepatic artery
The heel of the foot is formed by the ________.
A. calcaneus B. patella C. talus D. navicular bone E. cuboid bone