In some neonates the foramen ovale does not close to form the fossa ovalis. This would be called a(n) _____

A. mutation
B. congenital disorder
C. teratogen
D. genetic anomaly


B

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A. uroguanylin B. peritubular Starling forces C. natriuretic peptides D. aldosterone E. urodilatin

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Which of the following is the correct order for the tissues of the digestive tract from external to internal?

A. Serosa, muscularis, submucosa, mucosa B. Muscularis, mucosa, submucosa, serosa C. Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa D. Submucosa, mucosa, muscularis, serosa

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A decrease in blood Na+ levels stimulates the release of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. This is an example of ________ control.

A. tropic B. humoral C. hormonal D. nervous

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Separating the right and left side of the body is achieved by what anatomical plane?

A. Coronal B. Transverse C. Frontal D. Sagittal

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