The blood supply to the skin arises from a network of blood vessels called the ________ plexus in the hypodermis, at its border with the reticular layer of the dermis.

A) cervical
B) mesenteric
C) brachial
D) celiac
E) cutaneous


E) cutaneous

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If blood carbon dioxide levels rise, the ________ sends signals to the respiratory muscles to increase the rate and depth of breathing.

A. medulla oblongata B. pons C. cerebral cortex D. cerebellum

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The deltoid tuberosity is part of the humerus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sperm develop from stem cells called

A) spermatogonia. B) primary spermatocytes. C) secondary spermatocytes. D) spermatids. E) spermatozoa.

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Descending branches of the vagus and splanchnic nerves travel through the ________ plexus

A) cardiac B) pulmonary C) hypogastric D) esophageal E) celiac

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