In addition to secreting the releasing and inhibiting factors that affect the release of substances from the pituitary gland, the ________________________________________ produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

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hypothalamus

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A.  cross-linking several antigens together so that they are no longer soluble, and it is facilitated by the Fc region of the antibody. B.   marking a target for phagocytosis, and it is facilitated by interaction of the Fc region of the antibody with a phagocyte. C.   activation of NK cells, and it is a function of the antigen-binding site of the antibody. D.  fixation of antibodies in the IgG and IgM classes, and it involves the antigen-binding site of the antibody.

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The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________.

A) by high temperatures B) when the air temperature drops C) by hormones, especially androgens D) as a protective coating when one is swimming

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The arbor vitae refers to ________

A) cerebellar gray matter B) flocculonodular nodes C) cerebellar white matter D) the pleatlike convolutions of the cerebellum

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Glucose is used by cells during a series of chemical reactions called ________.

A. anabolism B. cellular ventilation C. cellular perfusion D. cellular respiration

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