Why does the vagus nerve innervate the heart?

What will be an ideal response?


(Heart rate deceleration)

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Which is not correct regarding the patella?

A. The posterior aspect of the patella articulates with the femur. B. The patella is located in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle. C. The broad superior portion of the patella is called the apex. D. The patella is triangular in shape. E. The patella can be palpated on the anterior surface of the knee.

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In 1848, Phineas Gage sustained a brain injury when an iron rod pierced through his left prefrontal cerebral cortex. What do you think was the result?

A) Gage's personality, behavior, and psychological state changed. B) Gage was unable to understand language. C) Gage was unable to produce language. D) Gage was unable to move the right side of his body.

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The paired, rod-shaped ____ cartilages are located in the mucous membrane fold that connects the epiglottis to the arytenoid cartilages

a. cuneiform b. cricoid c. corniculate d. vestibular

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A biomedical engineer is tasked with creating epithelial tissue to be placed in a test animal. This tissue requires mucus secretions to create a protective layer on top of the tissue. The engineer needs to place ________  in the tissue to accomplish this function.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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