The brain and spinal cord are protected by the ________.
A) serosa
B) meninges
C) pleura
D) peritoneum
E) pericardium
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Question 2) The rubbery matrix of cartilage is secreted by ________, whereas ________ produce the fibers and ground substance that form the matrix of fibrous connective tissue.
A) mast cells; fibroblasts
B) adipocytes; plasma cells
C) osteocytes; chondroblasts
D) chondroblasts; plasma cells
E) chondroblasts; fibroblasts
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Question 3) Addison disease is a consequence of a tumor of the adrenal medulla.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 4) Nerve fibers in a given white matter tract are similar in origin, destination, and function.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 5) What is one possible path of blood from the heart to the left hallux and back to the heart?
A) Aorta left common iliac artery lleft external iliac artery left great saphenous artery left anterior tibial artery dorsal pedal artery arcuate arteries dorsal venous arch left small saphenous vein left femoral vein left internal iliac vein left common iliac vein inferior vena cava
B) Aorta left common iliac artery left internal iliac artery left small saphenous artery left popliteal artery left posterior tibial artery dorsal pedal artery arcuate arteries dorsal venous arch left femoral vein left internal iliac vein left common iliac vein inferior vena cava
C) Aorta left common iliac artery left external iliac artery left femoral artery left popliteal artery left anterior tibial artery dorsal pedal artery arcuate arteries dorsal venous arch left great saphenous vein left femoral vein left external iliac vein left common iliac vein inferior vena cava
D) Aorta left common iliac artery left internal iliac artery left femoral artery left popliteal artery left posterior tibial artery dorsal pedal artery arcuate arteries dorsal venous arch left fibular vein left popliteal vein left internal iliac vein left common iliac vein inferior vena cava
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Question 6) How is calcium concentration in the body regulated?
A) By chloride and phosphate concentrations in the plasma
B) By sodium and calcium concentrations in the plasma
C) By hormones
D) By the parasympathetic nervous system
E) By the sympathetic nervous system
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Question 7) ________ stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete ________.
A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); androgen-binding protein (ABP)
B) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); LH
C) Luteinizing hormone (LH); estrogen
D) Luteinizing hormone (LH); androgen-binding protein (ABP)
E) Luteinizing hormone (LH); testosterone
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Question 8) New triglycerides are constantly being synthesized and stored, while others are hydrolyzed and released into the circulation by the cells found in ________.
A) transitional tissue
B) adipose tissue
C) blood
D) reticular tissue
E) fibrous connective tissue
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Question 9) The spine encloses the ________.
A) pelvic cavity
B) cranial cavity
C) abdominal cavity
D) vertebral canal
E) thoracic cavity
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Question 10) Myxedema is characterized by low metabolic rate, sluggishness, and sleepiness.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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