Which of the Following Is Not True of Arteries

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of arteries?

• A) They carry blood away from the capillaries.
• B) They carry blood away from the heart.
• C) They have thicker tunica media than do veins.
• D) Their innermost layer is composed of endothelium.

Understand the concept of feral children and their characteristics.

Comprehend different cultural practices regarding naming and identity formation.

Grasp the role of culture in personality and self-awareness development.

Recognize the process and importance of enculturation in transmitting culture.

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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal

Relating to the ninth cranial nerve, important for swallowing, saliva production, and the sensation of taste and touch from the posterior part of the tongue.

Hypoglossal

Relating to the hypoglossal nerve, which is the twelfth cranial nerve responsible for motor function of most of the tongue muscles.

Abducens

Relating to the abducens nerve, which is the sixth cranial nerve responsible for controlling the movement of a muscle that abducts the eyeball (lateral rectus muscle).

Medulla Oblongata

The lowest part of the brainstem, controlling vital body functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.