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Anatomy(weeks 6-12)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In the human nervous system: a. most of the cells are neurons. b. most of the cells are glia cells. c. there are almost equal numbers of glia cells and neurons. d. the ratio of cells is unknown because of the complexity of the nervous system. | c. there are almost equal numbers of glia cells and neurons. |
| The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit. True OR False | True |
| Small branches from the cervical plexus join which two cranial nerves? a. Vagus and hypoglossal b. Vagus and accessory c. Hypoglossal and accessory d. Glossopharyngeal and hypoglossal | c. Hypoglossal and accessory |
| Some parasympathetic postganglionic neurons have their cell bodies in nuclei in the brainstem. True OR False | False |
| Blood flow from the heart through blood vessels to all parts of the body and back to the heart is referred to as _____ circulation. a. pulmonation b. systemic c. full d. cardiac | b. systemic |
| The term used to describe the collection of mechanisms that influence the circulation of blood is: | hemodynamics. |
| About half of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct comes from the: a. liver b. small intestine c. spleen d. Both A and B are correct | d. Both A and B are correct |
| Which substance can destroy pathogens by lowering the pH to a level at which they cannot function? | Hydrochloric acid |
| A type of blood cell produced by lymph nodes is called a(n) | monocyte |
| Each cortical nodule is composed of packed lymphocytes that surround a less dense area called a | germinal center |