During a basketball game, Damien Sebastian accidentally stepped on a nail. What is the function of his nociceptors in this situation?
A. To dampen the sensation of pain
B. To amplify the sensation of pain
C. To transmit signals to his brain about the injury
D. To regulate his body temperature
Select your answer:
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Skeletal System › ViewIf the subpubic angle is ________________, then the skeleton is female.
A. greater than 90 degrees
B. less than 90 degrees
C. equal to 90 degrees
D. 60 degrees
Joints & Movement › View
This type of joint allows the first two vertebrate to rotate, as in shaking your head “no.”
A. condyloid
B. plane (gliding)
C. pivot
D. saddle