The Descending Aorta Is Composed of the Thoracic and Abdominal

question 41

True/False

The descending aorta is composed of the thoracic and abdominal aortas.

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Definitions:

Anterior Spinocerebellar Pathway

A neural pathway that carries sensory information from the spinal cord to the cerebellum, important for the coordination of movement.

Tectospinal Pathway

A neural pathway originating in the tectum of the midbrain that is involved in coordinating head and eye movements.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat, triggered by an object touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, or area around the tonsils.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and other functions of the throat and mouth.