________ are pigment-producing cells in the epidermis.

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


Melanocytes

Anatomy & Physiology

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A) anabolism of lipids B) secretory activity C) neuromuscular activity D) membrane permeability

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Enkephalins are neuropeptides

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Polyuria develops from a changing osmotic effect in the kidney due to

a. glucose in the urine b. less Na+ in the urine c. glucosuria d. both a and c e. none of the above

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Glucagon has an important counter-regulatory role that prevents hypoglycemia. Which glucagon-stimulated enzyme increases hepatic glucose production and, thus, blood glucose?

A. hormone-sensitive lipase B. lipoprotein lipase C. fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase D. glycogen synthase E. fatty acyl oxidase

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