In a stimulated muscle fiber, the calcium ions released by the sarcoplasmic reticulum bind to the protein _______.  

A.  myosin
B.  tropomyosin
C.  actin
D.  troponin


D.  troponin

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a. 1 to 2 b. 3 to 4 c. 4 to 5 d. 5 to 6 e. 6 to 7

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Inhaling or "huffing" is a way to achieve a high, usually by breathing in a fat-soluble substance. Which of the following structures would be most likely attacked first?

A) neuron B) myelin sheath C) axon D) dendrite

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What is not a function of parathyroid hormone?

A. It increases reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidney. B. It increases calcium absorption across the intestine. C. It increases calcium production in the liver. D. It stimulates osteoclasts to dissolve calcium phosphate crystals in bone.

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