____________ is the contracted state of the cervical muscles producing torsion of the neck

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Torticollis

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A. ptosis B. pupillary dilation C. increased sweating on the face D. paralysis of the thoracic musculature E. increased sweating on the body

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What type of membrane lines closed ventral body cavities? List three examples

What will be an ideal response

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Motor fibers travel in the ________ of the spinal cord.

A) descending tract B) medial tract C) posterior tract D) ascending tract E) None of the answers are correct.

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Baroreceptors in the carotid sinus monitor blood pressure. When the carotid sinus is stretched by blood pressure or manipulation, a feedback response through the vagus (X) nerve can be blocked by atropine

How would external stimulation of the carotid artery, such as carotid massage, affect the heart rate? What will be an ideal response

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