Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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A) Hormones B) Neuropeptides C) Neurotransmitters D) Humoral antibodies E) Antigens

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The pancreas is located retroperitoneally and _________________________.

a) superior to the diaphragm b) posterior to the stomach c) inferior to the urinary bladder d) posterior to the cecum

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

1. A temporal bone protrusion riddled with sinuses is the styloid process. 2. Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum. 3. The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra. 4. In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance. 5. The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to ribs that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.

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Prostaglandins are ________ acids that ________ the cervix.

A. fatty; dilate B. amino; constrict C. amino; dilate D. fatty; constrict

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