Many upper motor neurons synapse with lower motor neurons in the ________.

A. posterior funiculus
B. posterior horn
C. posterior root ganglion
D. anterior horn
E. anterior funiculus


Answer: D

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A junction specialized for communication between neurons is called a ________

A) dendrite B) axon C) telodendrion D) synapse

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All of the following are organs except ________

A) nails B) teeth C) the liver D) the digestive system E) the skin

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Which of the following is not true of synovial fluid?

A. It nourishes articular cartilage. B. It is produced by cells in the fibrous capsule. C. It is rich in hyaluronic acid. D. It reduces friction between the bones of a joint. E. It is rich in albumin.

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