Cortisol is useful in controlling inflammation reactions because it
A. decreases blood flow.
B. destabilizes lysosomal membranes.
C. increases synthesis of prostaglandins.
D. decreases the permeability of capillaries.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. calcium pumps that move calcium out of the cell. B. calcium pumps that open and allow calcium to diffuse down its concentration gradient to reach equilibrium. C. no calcium pumps. D. calcium pumps that move calcium into the cell.
Neurotransmitter for release is stored in synaptic
A) telodendria. B) knobs. C) vesicles. D) mitochondria. E) neurosomes.
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A. osteon. B. epiphysis. C. hematoma. D. internal callus. E. external callus.