There are fewer T cells as we age because the thyroid gland decreases in size.

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


False

There are fewer T cells as we age because the thymus gland decreases in size.

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The term "diarthrosis" refers to a joint that is

A.  immobile. B.  freely mobile. C.  fused. D.  slightly mobile. E.  dislocated.

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External respiration is the same as pulmonary ventilation.

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

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These nuclei are located in the lateral horns and innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

A. Somatic motor nuclei B. Sensory nuclei C. Autonomic motor nuclei D. Visceral sensory nuclei E. Somatic sensory nuclei

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Contracting the trapezius muscle would

A. extend the neck. B. flex the neck. C. laterally flex the neck. D. rotate the head toward the left. E. extend and laterally flex the neck.

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