Autosomes are pairs of chromosomes that contain genes for determining ________

A) body characteristics B) characteristics for surface features
C) characteristics for internal organs D) the sex of the individual


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following hormones decrease cardiac output by decreasing blood volume and preload?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which vessels return oxygenated blood to the left atrium of the heart?

A) pulmonary arteries B) superior vena cava C) aorta D) pulmonary veins E) inferior vena cava

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On a tour of African countries, Don contracts a bad case of traveler's diarrhea. Because he can't eat very much, his body starts to use energy sources other than carbohydrates. This would result in

A) increased levels of urea in the blood. B) a decreased blood pH. C) increased gluconeogenesis in the liver. D) ketosis. E) All of these answers are correct.

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