Sensory neurons called intrinsic primary __________ neurons respond to specific local stimuli in the digestive tract

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a) pH of blood b) Partial pressure of the oxygen c) Amount of oxygen available d) Temperature e) Respiratory rate

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Metals and plastics of artificial implants generally have high immunogenicity

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which statement about the parasympathetic division of the ANS is not true?

A. It conserves energy. B. It promotes sedentary activities. C. It increases activities associated with digestion. D. It shunts blood to skeletal muscles during exercise. E. It is the "rest and repose" division.

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The element that is necessary for the proper function of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase is

A) iron. B) cobalt. C) zinc. D) selenium. E) iodine.

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