Biology

Stimulation of uterine muscle contractions during childbirth is triggered by ____. a. oxytocin b. ...

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An accumulation of fluid in subcutaneous tissue is called ____. a. goiter b. myxedema c. ...

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The four small ____ glands consist of tightly packed secreting cells called chief cells and oxyphil ...

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Hyperparathyroidism results in the softening and deformation of the ____. a. bones b. kidneys ...

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Too much secretion of adrenal cortex hormones can lead to ____. a. Addison's disease b. Graves' ...

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In the pancreas, insulin is secreted by ____ cells. a. alpha b. beta c. chief d. ...

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Excessive thirst is called ____. a. polydipsia b. polynurea c. polyphagia d. ...

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Seasonal affective disorder occurs in individuals who are sensitive to overproduction of ____. a. ...

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Circadian rhythms are regulated by ____. a. aldosterone b. melatonin c. cortisol d. ...

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The release of ____ by the liver stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose. a. ...

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The ____________________ of the brain sends neural and chemical signals to the pituitary gland. Fill ...

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The action of ____________________ helps the body cope with stressful situations. Fill in the ...

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Plasma accounts for about 55 of blood. a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or ...

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The normal pH of blood is at 7.35 to 7.45. a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true ...

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Thrombin forms the threads of a blood clot, which enmesh the blood cells and platelets seeping from ...

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Red blood cells make up about ____ of the volume of blood cells. a. 95 b. 50 c. 35 d. ...

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Hematopoiesis occurs in the ____. a. kidney b. bone marrow c. liver d. ...

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Approximately one third of the erythrocyte cell volume is composed of ____. a. globulins b. ...

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After ____ leave the blood and enter tissues, they increase in size and are called macrophages. a. ...

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Heparin, histamine, and serotonin are secreted by ____. a. monocytes b. basophils c. ...

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Smoking increases ____ levels in the blood, thus increasing the possibility of unwanted clotting. a. ...

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Clot retraction is called ____. a. embolism b. syneresis c. thrombosis d. ...

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A cholesterol-containing mass that adheres to the smooth walls of blood vessels is called a(n) ____. ...

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A piece of a blood clot that dislodges and is transported by the bloodstream is called a(n) ____. a. ...

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The Rh blood group consists of those individuals with the ____ antigen, the first identified and ...

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