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What connects bones to other bones? |
ligaments |
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Nerve endings that detect damaged cells after injury, and signal pain to the brain are |
chemoreceptors |
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The structure that connects, and enhances communication between the two hemispheres of the brain is called the? |
corpus callosum |
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Which is an incorrect cause of the listed condition? a. cretinism insufficient iodine in diet prevents thyroxine production b. pituitary dwarf underproduction of growth hormone in childhood c. acromegaly overproduction of growth hormone in an adult d. Cushing syndrome overproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex e. diabetes pancreas produces too much insulin |
diabetes pancreas produces too much insulin |
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Which organ excretes water, salt, some urea and helps cool the body? |
skin |
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Which of the following energy sources gets used up first during exercise? |
adenosine triphosphate |
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The primary functions of the spinal cord are |
reflex actions and communication between the brain and spinal nerves |
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Which of the following senses is not dependent on cilia or microvilli? |
touch |
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Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland? a. adrenal glands b. salivary glands c. thyroid gland d. pituitary gland e. pancreas |
salivary glands |
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What will increase in concentration in muscle cells during strenuous muscular activity? |
lactic acid |
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Damage to Brocas area of the brain could cause problems in |
speech |
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A failure in proprioception is likely to result in |
falling over |
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Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the myelin sheath? a. it degenerates in multiple sclerosis b. it decreases the speed of nerve transmission c. myelin is mainly composed of lipids d. it insulates axons e. it is formed by Schwann cells (oligodendrocytes) |
it decreases the speed of nerve transmission |
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a colour blind person has abnormal what? |
cones |
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Steroid hormones are lipids. This means that they? |
can easily cross the plasma membrane |
