Under normal circumstances, the only fuel source for the neurons of the brain is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


glucose

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a) adipose capsule b) renal capsule c) renal hilus d) renal cortex e) renal medulla

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Which region of the adrenal cortex synthesizes glucocorticoids?

A.   Zona reticularis B.   Zona glucosa C.   Zona papillarosa D.   Zona fasciculata E.   Zona glomerulosa

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-deprived blood. 2. The pulmonary trunk carries blood to the body cells. 3. The bicuspid valve is the exit of the right ventricle. 4. The pulmonary veins bring blood from the lungs back to the heart. 5. The pacemaker of the heart is the AV node.

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Crossing over occurs during both mitosis and meiosis.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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