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1
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What forms the basis of lympathic fluid

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Fluid left behind following capillary exchange

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2
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In which lymphatic organ do T cells mature

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Thymus

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3
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Which important WBC travel throughout the bloodstream seeking out bacteria

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Neutrophils

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4
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A tetanus shot is what type of immunity

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Artificial active immunity

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5
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A substance capable of causing disease

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Anitgen

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6
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What correctly describes the main function of lymph nodes

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The removal of pathogens and foreign material from lymphatic fluid

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7
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Which type of immunity uses T cells to destroy pathogens within a cell

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Cellular immunity

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8
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Humoral immunity triggers the production of ______ to fight pathogens

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Antibodies

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9
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What region of the body sees its lymph filtered through the cervical lymph nodes

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Head and neck

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10
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Which characteristic is exocrine gland

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Ducts carry their secretions to the body’s surfaces

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11
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Cold temps are most likely to stimulate which hormone

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TSH

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12
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What gland influences body processes more than any other

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Pituitary

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13
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A key difference between the anterior and posterior is the posterior pituitary

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Stores hormones released from hypothalmus

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14
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To help the body cope with stress the adrenal cortex releases which class of hormone

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Glucocorticoids

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15
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The chief role of insulin

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Stimulates cells to take up more glucose

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16
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A Hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood causes

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Acromegaly

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17
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The pituitary gland is inferior to the hypothamlumus

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True

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18
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What hormone regulates the metabolic rate of most body cells

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Thyroxine

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19
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What describes the effect of the parathyroid hormone on the kidneys

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It causes reaborption of calcium

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20
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What is the function of cortisol

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It stimulates he production of glucose from proteins

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21
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What hormone decreases blood glucose level

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Insulin

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22
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Which hormone stimulates the development of female secondary sex characteristics

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Estrogen

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23
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Which statement best describes testosterone

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Regulates the production and maturation of spree

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24
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Which structure regulates the secretion of hormones from the A.P.G

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Hypothalmus

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25
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Which two hormones help regulate blood pressure by marinating blood volumes

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ADH and aldosterone

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26
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Form a protective circle of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat

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Tonsil

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27
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Located on the left side of the abdominal cavity below the diaphgram

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Spleen

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28
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Most acting during childhood

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Thymus

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29
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Found in clusters in the neck and armpits

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Lymph nodes

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30
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Prolactin plays a role in milk secretion

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T

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31
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Glucagon decreased blood glucose

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F

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32
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Growth hormone involved in growth and tissue repair

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T

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33
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Epinephrine has effects on the PSNS

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F

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34
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Melatonin is a key factor in the sleep- wake cycle

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T

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35
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Testosterone triggers development in the female secondary sex charateristics

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F

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36
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Glucagon increases blood glucose

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T

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37
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Thyroid hormone decreases metabolism

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F

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38
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Oxytocin sitmaultes uterine contractions during childbirth

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T

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39
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A second degree burn can also be described as a

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Deep partial-thickness burn

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40
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Which gland is involved in acne

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Sebaceous gland

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41
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A fungal infection of the skin as athlete’s foot is called

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Tinea

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42
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What is the name of the outermost layer of skin

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Epidermis

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43
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New skin cells produce which tough, fibrous protein

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Keratin

44
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What is the chief purpose of melanin in the skin

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Protect the nucleus of the skin cell against UV radiation

45
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The skin inmates the production of which vitamin

A

vitamin D

46
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Where does hair growth occur

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Hair bulb

47
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The foramen magnum is

A

Large opening in the bottom of the skull for the spinal cord to pass

48
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The three bones that make up the pelvis are

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Pubis, ischium, ilium

49
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Which of the following is an important function of bone

A

Production of blood

50
Q

Why are 8 through 12 called false ribs

A

These ribs do not attach to the anterior thoracic cage

51
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The bone that forms the heel is the

A

Calcaneus

52
Q

The least moveable joint is

A

Fibrous joint

53
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Which type of joint allows the head to rotate “no”

A

Pivot joint

54
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Which joint is most likely to be dislocated

A

Shoulder

55
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The rotator cuff is found in which joint q

A

Shoulder

56
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At rest, the body is using _____ as a source of energy

A

Aerobic respiration of fatty acids

57
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The main muscle responsible for creating a movement is

A

Prime mover

58
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A single muscle cell is called

A

Muscle fibres

59
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A continuous state of partial muscle contraction in which muscles are at their optimal resting length is called

A

Muscle tone

60
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At rest, muscles obtain most of their enters by metabolizing

A

Fatty acids

61
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The end of muscle that’s attached to the more mobile bone

A

Insertion

62
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The prime mover for knee extension

A

Quadriceps femoris

63
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The prime mover for the elbow flex ion is

A

Biceps brachii

64
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During the process of muscle contractions, sarcoplasmic reticulum is stimulated to release

A

Calcium

65
Q

Skin blocks UV light

A

True

66
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Sebaceous glands in the skin produce sebum which is antibacterial

A

True

67
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One of the functions of skin is to provide for sensory reception

A

True

68
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Thermoregulation involves the perception of touch or pain

A

False

69
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Skin has no effect on reverting dehydration of the body

A

False

70
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The part of the hair that protrudes beyond the skin is the follicle

A

False

71
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The function of the ureters is to

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Allow for the passage of urine from the kidneys to the bladder

72
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The wall of the bladder is made of a muscle called

A

Detrusor muscle

73
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The female urethra is approx ___cm long and the male urethra is ___ long

A

3/20

74
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The cluster of capillaries is the nephron

A

Glomerulus

75
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Most of the sodium is reabosrbed from the glomerular filtrate in the

A

Proximal convoluted tubule

76
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In women, the ____ is shorter than it is in men which contributes the higher incidence of urinary tract infections

A

Urethra

77
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Most of the body’s water resides

A

Inside the cell

78
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What is the main cation in extracellular fluid

A

Sodium

79
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A deficiceny of sodium ions in the blood is called

A

Hypoatremia

80
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A excess concentration of potassium in the blood

A

Potentially fatal cardiac arrthymias

81
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Stage one of labor is characterized by

A

Cervix dilation

82
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The first stage of labor usually lasts

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6-18 hours

83
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The end of the second stage of labor is characterized by

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Expulsion of the baby

84
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The afterbirth consists of the

A

Placenta, Amin on and other fetal membranes

85
Q

A newly born needs

A

To work hard to begin breathing

86
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Which of the following is a cardiovascular change for the neonate

A

The foramen ovale closes

87
Q

Until ejucalation, stem are stored in the

A

Epididymis

88
Q

Where is testosterone produced

A

Interisistal cells of the testes

89
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Falling levels of which two hormones trigger menstraution

A

Estrogen and progesterone

90
Q

Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by

A

Interfering with follicular development and ovulation

91
Q

How long can sperm reman viable within the female reproductive tract

A

As long as 6 days

92
Q

Feriltilzation normally occurs in the

A

Fallopian tubes

93
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Which hormone is responsible for the production of milk in the mammary glands

A

Prolactin

94
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In which phase of digestion do enzymes break down food into particles cells can absorb

A

Chemical digestion

95
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The layer of digestive tract that contracts and relaxes to propel food forward is the

A

Musscularis

96
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The muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach is the

A

Esophagus

97
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Which enzyme acts in the mouth to begin the breakdown of starch

A

Amylase

98
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Which of the following simtaulates salivation

A

The smell of food

99
Q

What is the purpose of rugae

A

Allow the stomach to expand

100
Q

Most nurtients are absorbed in the

A

Small intestine

101
Q

The primary sea organs in females are testes

A

False

102
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The cervix is the inferior opening into the uterus

A

True

103
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The lining of the uterus is called the myometrium

A

False

104
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The Fallopian tubes are the passageway from the ovary to the uterus

A

True

105
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Only one or two follicles are found within each ovary

A

False

Anatomy & Physiology 165 (12 decks)

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