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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An electrocardiogram would be definitive for diagnosing diseases involving the valves of the heart.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The intensity of a stimulus is coded by the ____________________ of the action potentials sent along the related afferent neuron

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The visceral pericardium is the same as the

A) mediastinum. B) parietal pericardium. C) epicardium. D) myocardium. E) endocardium.

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Closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves occur during:

A. ventricular relaxation. B. ventricular contraction. C. the diastolic phase. D. atrial contraction.

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