The interstitial cells of __________ are the pacesetter cells responsible for instigating cyclic slow-wave activity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Cajal

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A clinical disease that results in an inability to absorb fats will not result in malnutrition.

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

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The intervertebral disc is a(n) ________ joint. 

A. cartilaginous B. synovial C. fibrous D. gomphosis

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The pectoralis major ________

A) acts as an agonist in flexion, adduction, and medial rotation at the shoulder B) is the prime mover in abduction, flexion, extension, and medial and lateral rotation at the shoulder C) rotates the scapula D) acts as an agonist in depression and protraction of the shoulder

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The vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves carry afferent signals from peripheral chemoreceptors to a chemosensitive area in the ________

A) pons B) pontine respiratory group C) dorsal respiratory group D) ventral respiratory group E) medulla oblongata

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