Vasoconstriction of the arterioles will result in ________ in blood pressure.

A. a decrease
B. an increase
C. no change


Answer: B

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Which of the following organs may be directly affected by malrotation of the caudal limb of the primary intestinal loop?

(A) Descending colon (B) Stomach (C) Spleen (D) Fourth part of the duodenum (E) Ascending colon

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

1. Some pollicis muscles are innervated by the median nerve. 2. Flexor digiti minimi brevis muscles are innervated by the radial nerve. 3. The median nerve innervates the anterior arm. 4. The entire posterior upper limb is innervated by the radial nerve. 5. The foot muscles that originate from the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus are the plantar interossei.

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The individual suffering from diabetes insipidus may urinate:

a. 2-15 gallons/24 hours. b. 2-20 gallons/24 hours. c. 5-10 gallons/24 hours. d. 6-8 gallons/24 hours.

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