Leptin causes certain first-order neurons to release less of the chemical called ____________; the effect is a lack of appetite

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


neuropeptide Y

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A) Enables females to self-fertilize their own ova. B) Occurs in lizards, such as the Komodo dragon. C) Occurs only in invertebrates. D) A and B

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An electromyogram is ________

A) a graphic representation of the voltage waveforms associated with muscle contraction B) a visual recording of the force generated by muscle contraction C) an instrument used to record the electrical activity of muscles D) a device used to measure the force of muscle activity

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Which type of joint is the shoulder joint with respect to the degree of mobility and the presence or absence of a joint cavity?

A. diarthrodial B. synarthrodial C. amphiarthrodial D. None of the above

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Albinism is the genetic lack of melanin that results in a milky white coloration of the skin

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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