The ________ is a connective tissue cord that guides the testes as they descend through the abdominopelvic cavity.

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


gubernaculum

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During pregnancy, a woman's areolae and nipples become darker under the influence of

A. vasopressin from the posterior pituitary gland. B. estrogen and progesterone from the ovary. C. melanocyte-stimulating hormone from the placenta. D. melanin from the pineal gland.

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Embryonic development begins at the start of the ________ week after fertilization.

A. first B. third C. fourth D. second

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A pollex has ________ phalanges.

A. 10 B. 2 C. 7 D. 14 E. 3

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Both lymph and venous blood flow are heavily dependent on ________.

A) the pumping action of the heart B) skeletal muscle contractions and differences in thoracic pressures due to respiratory movement C) contraction of the vessels themselves D) two-way valves

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