Hiccups could occur if there was irritation or damage to the ____


Answer: Motor branches of central rami associated with the C3-C5 region of the spinal cord.

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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs?

A. Thermoreceptors B. Proprioceptors C. Interoceptors D. Nociceptors E. Exteroceptors

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Which hormone acts primarily on the uterus?

A) Progesterone B) Androgen C) Follicle-stimulating hormone D) Estrogen E) Luteinizing hormone

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Natural analgesia occurs

a. when endogenous opiates bind to P-substance. b. when endogenous opiates bind to receptors on afferent pain fibers. c. when acute pain fibers are activated d. both (a) and (b) above. e. both (b) and (c) above.

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Lymph is largely composed of water that has escaped from ________

A) cytosol B) cerebrospinal fluid C) saliva D) tears E) blood

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