Hormones of the posterior lobe of the pituitary are synthesized in neuronal cell bodies of the hypothalamus and transported to the pituitary by axonal transport

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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RANKL or receptor activators of nuclear factor kB

A) are receptors that bind directly to PTH. B) are found on the surface of osteoclasts. C) are molecules that cause osteoblasts to lay down bone. D) is a signal molecule that stimulates osteoclasts development. E) causes calcium to be excreted by the kidneys.

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The signals that control your handwriting travel down the spinal cord in the ________ tracts

A) spinocerebellar B) corticospinal C) tectospinal D) medial vestibulospinal E) lateral vestibulospinal

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________ nerves are composed of preganglionic sympathetic axons that did not synapse in a sympathetic ganglion.

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

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The joint between the first costal cartilage and the sternum, is a ________, whereas the other costal cartilages are joined to the sternum by ________ joints.

A. synostosis; cartilaginous B. synarthrosis; cartilaginous C. symphysis; cartilaginous D. syndesmosis; synovial E. synchondrosis; synovial

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