Alpha-gamma coactivation is necessary to maintain muscle spindle sensitivity when the muscle reflexively contracts.

During peristalsis, which of the following events occurs?

Splanchnic nerves are composed mainly of _________ neurons.

Osteoporosis in ladies caused by a fall in estrogens.  This results in _____________.

The nucleus pulposus is the center part of the intervertebral disc.

Splanchnic nerves are composed mainly of _________ neurons.

The right main bronchus is wider and runs more vertically than the left.

An indirect inguinal hernia passes medial to the inferior epigastric vessels.

The major duodenal papilla lies inferior to the minor duodenal papilla in the second part of the duodenum.

When exposed to an odorant, olfactory receptors stay sensitive to the odor during prolong exposure.