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, Which vessels can easily be seen on the dorsal surface of the hand? - ANS Veins
Which muscle has the greatest affect on the return of venous blood and lymph to the heart? -
ANS Diaphragm
List parts of small intestine: - ANS Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
The digestive system is responsible for - ANS the absorption of nutrients
The thyroid gland is part of which system? - ANS Endocrine
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Which of the following hormones would be elevated due to stress? - ANS cortisol
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Which is the body's largest organ? - ANS The skin
The primary function of the integumentary system is to..? - ANS Provide protection
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Which bean-shaped structures are found throughout the body, with palpable groups found in the
groin, axilla and neck? - ANS Lymph nodes
The function of the spleen is to? - ANS Act as a site of lymphocyte maturation, blood filtration,
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Muscles are attached to bones by? - ANS Tendons
Which tissues contract to create movement in the body? - ANS Muscle
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What type of nerves are composed of both sensory fibers and motor fibers, allowing conduction
in both direction? - ANS Mixed nerves
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Coughing, eye blinking, and sneezing are examples of? - ANS Visceral reflexes
Which of the following structures lines the thoracic walls and the thoracic surface of the
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diaphragm? - ANS Parietal plura
The exchange of gasses is the main function of which of the following systems? - ANS
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Which of the following landmarks is smooth, rounded, and located at the articular ends of
bones? - ANS Condyle
Which type of joint allows the most range of motion - ANS Diarthrotic
Rods and cones are examples of which type of receptor? - ANS Photoreceptors