Which spinal cord structure is concerned with the viscera?

a. lateral grey horn
b. posterior white column
c. precentral gryus
d. insula


Answer; a. lateral grey horn

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Consider a chemical that blocks the action of acetylcholinesterase.  What effect does this have on muscles?

A. It would cause action potentials to be inhibited, thereby rendering the muscle useless. B. It would cause paralysis. C. The muscle would have no way to relax, and spastic contractions would result. D. The body would increase its production of acetylcholine to compensate. E. The axons of the motor neurons would atrophy, and the muscle would weaken.

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Camper's and Scarpa's fascia refer to the:

A) fascial layers of the abdominal wall that are deep to the peritoneum. B) superficial and deep (respectively) fascial layers of the posterior abdominal wall. C) superficial and deep layers (respectively) of the rectus sheath. D) fatty and membranous layers (respectively) of the superficial fascia of the inferior anterior abdominal wall. E) fatty and membranous fascial layers (respectively) of the perineum.

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The neurons responsible for the cyclic nature of respiratory muscle function are located in the brainstem

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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