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anatomy 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The covering of individual muscle fibers is the: | endomysium. |
| The muscle that extends and adducts the arm is the: | latissimus dorsi. |
| One of the components of the blood-brain barrier is: | astrocytes. |
| The lymphatic system, like the circulatory system, is a closed circuit. | False |
| The peripheral nervous system includes: | only cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and their branches. |
| Which part of the brain releases the hormone melatonin? | Pineal gland |
| The hormone produced by the heart | increases the excretion of sodium in the urine. |
| Which types of arteries are also called conducting arteries and include the aorta? | elastic arteries |
| The cisterna chyli: | originates in the thoracic duct. |
| The lower border of the cavity of the larynx is formed by the: | cricoid cartilage. |