The ________ group of neurons contains mostly inspiratory neurons. The ________ group of neurons controls muscles used for active expiration and some inspiratory muscles.

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dorsal respiratory; ventral respiratory

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Which of the following muscles flexes the wrist?

A. anconeus B. coracobrachialis C. flexor pollicis brevis D. extensor carpi radialis brevis E. flexor carpi radialis

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The branch of anatomy that studies structures too small to be seen with the naked eye is called ________ anatomy.

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Which of the following demonstrates the graded response of whole muscle?

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