Which statements are true of the spinal cord? Check all that apply. It is found in the cranial cavity.

It is found in the dorsal cavity.

It houses the brain.

It is a nervous system communication pathway.

In 2009, a flu pandemic was believed to have originated when viral transmission occurred from pig to human, thereby earning the designation, "swine flu." although pigs are thought to have been the breeding ground for the 2009 virus, sequences from bird, pig, and human viruses were all found within this newly identified virus. what is the most likely explanation of why this virus contained sequences from bird, pig, and human viruses? a) the virus was descended from a common ancestor of bird, pig, and human flu viruses. b) the infected individuals happened to be infected with all three virus types. c) related viruses can undergo genetic recombination if the rna genomes mix and match during viral assembly. d) the human was likely infected with various bacterial strains that contained all three rna viruses.

Check all that occur during ventricular systole. a. the av valves open to allow blood to enter the ventricles from the atria. b. the av valves open to allow blood to enter the ventricles from the atria. c. the semilunar valves remain closed throughout systole to prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles. d. the semilunar valves remain closed throughout systole to prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles. e. the semilunar valves open to allow blood to flow into the large arteries. f. the semilunar valves open to allow blood to flow into the large arteries. g. the av valves close to prevent backflow of blood into the atria.

Matching: 1. first used by europeans as a local anesthetic; now abused for its euphoric effects 5 marijuana 2. found in coffee beans, tea leaves, and cocoa beans 2 heroin 3. prescribed for pain involving serious injury or surgery 1 morphine 4. illegal derivative of morphine that is sold on the street as a white powder 6 caffeine 5. can evoke feelings of terror and panic 4 lsd 6. causes user to experience a conscious dreamlike state 3 cocaine