What type of joint is found between the atlas and the dens of the axis?

a. condylar
b. hinge
c. plane
d. pivot


Answer: d. pivot

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A. GAACUAAGC B. CTTGATTCG C. GUUCTUUGC D. CUUGAUUCG

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A. is maintained by the parasympathetic nervous system. B. occurs in response to the vasomotor center in the cerebellum. C. occurs when action potentials travel through sympathetic vasoconstrictor fibers. D. keeps peripheral blood vessels in a partially constricted state. E both occurs when action potentials travel through sympathetic vasoconstrictor fibers and keeps . peripheral blood vessels in a partially constricted state

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The portion of a neuron that carries information in the form of a nerve impulse is called

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