____________________ is the term that refers to the heart's ability to contract rhythmically as a result of action potentials that it generates by itself

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Autorhythmicity

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The transverse fibers of the pons connect to:

a. cerebral peduncles b. middle cerebellar peduncles c. inferior colliculus d. superior cerebellar peduncles

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If a human cell has 23 chromosomes, it likely just finished

A. meiosis. B. mitosis. C. osmosis. D. cytokinesis.

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Which of the following statements is not true?

A. B and T lymphocytes begin development as pluripotent stem cells in red bone marrow. B. B and T lymphocytes are involved in nonspecific defense. C. B and T lymphocytes both complete their development in the thymus gland. D. B and T lymphocytes develop antigen receptors on their surfaces. E. B and T cells that react against the body's own tissue are pruned through the process of negative selection.

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Diabetes can be classified as a(n) ________________________________________ disorder

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Anatomy & Physiology