Chapter 6 The Human Body Flashcards

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The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:

A. Foramen ovale
B. Spinous foramen
C. Vertebral foramen
D. Foramen magnum

A

D. Foramen magnum

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The _________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen.

A. Mediastinum
B. Diaphragm
C. Costovertebral angle
D. Costal arch

A

B. Diaphragm

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Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the?

A. Gallbladder
B. Kidneys
C. Pancreas
D. Stomach

A

A. Gallbladder

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The _________ is made up of the manilla ans zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.

A. Sphenoid
B. Orbit
C. Occiput
D. Mastoid

A

B. Orbit

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The central nervous system is composed of the. 
A. Brain and spinal cord
B. Brain ans sensory nerves
C. Motor and sensory nerves
D. Spinal cord and sensory nerves
A

A. Brain and spinal cord

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