As the popliteal vein travels up the leg, it curves to the anterior portion of the thigh and is renamed the ________ vein.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


femoral

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The origin of the somatic nervous system is in the ____________________ horn of the spinal cord

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is a feature shared by cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle?

A. Autorhythmicity B. Communication via electrical (gap) junctions C. Muscle fiber striations D. Dependence upon nervous stimulation E. Intercalated discs

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What intermediate compound formed from water and carbon dioxide directly affects the pH of the ECF?

A) bicarbonate B) carbonic acid C) carbonic anhydrase D) hydrogen E) hydroxide

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