The adrenal medulla acts as an endocrine gland as well as being part of which organ system?

a) cardiovascular
b) nervous
c) digestive
d) reproductive


Answer: b) nervous

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1. A buoyant force is always directed vertically upward. 2. If weight is equal to buoyant force, a body will sink. 3. It is harder to float in salt water than fresh water. 4. Cyclists drafting will minimize form drag. 5. The Bernoulli Principle explains the inverse relationship between velocity and pressure.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Generally, people have ________ number of melanocytes ________.

A. a higher; if they live in the southern hemisphere B. a highly variable; irrespective of where they live C. a higher; if they live in the warmer climates near the equator D. a lower; if they live in colder climates of the northern hemisphere E. about the same; no matter where they live

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