Which of the following is NOT a major function of the skeletal system?

a) communication
b) support
c) protection
d) mineral homeostasis
e) blood cell production


a

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person with a degenerative disorder begins to experience problems with inappropriate vasodilation of the blood vessels. The efferent nerves of the ________ division controlling contraction of the blood vessels are being affected.

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

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Which of the following would be an example of higher-level control of autonomic function?

A) gagging on food that does not appeal to you B) a violent coughing attack in response to an irritant C) increased heart rate when you see a person you fear D) dilation of the pupils when you enter a dark room E) increased salivation when you smell food that appeals to you

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Stimulation of a neuron that terminates close to the longitudinal fissure of the left postcentral gyrus would produce

A) a sensation in the right leg. B) a sensation in the lips. C) a muscle twitch in the right leg. D) a muscle twitch in the lips. E) both sensations and muscle twitches in the right leg.

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