The __________ is a continuation of the central nervous system and exits the skull through the _______.

A) vagus nerve, spinal cord
B) spinal cord, foramen magnum
C) brainstem, vertebral foramen
D) medulla, cauda equina


Answer: B) spinal cord, foramen magnum

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Cholecalciferol, or __________, is a steroid-like compound essential for Ca2+ absorption in the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Arrange the following structures in correct sequence: (1) ureter (2) renal pelvis (3) calyx (4) urinary bladder (5) urethra

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 B. 3, 2, 1, 4, 5 C. 2, 4, 5, 3, 1 D. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5 E. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5

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In order to retain heat, what occurs in the skin on a cold day?

A.   Blood vessels of the dermis constrict. B.   Blood vessels of the dermis dilate. C.   Blood vessels of the epidermis constrict. D.   Blood vessels of the epidermis dilate.

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