The initial stage of atherosclerosis is characterized by accumulation beneath the endothelium of excessive amounts of:

a. plasma protein
b. red blood cells
c. HDL
d. LDL
e. VLDL


d

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A. facilitated potential. B. excitatory postsynaptic potential. C. divergence. D.  inhibitory postsynaptic potential.

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The _____________________is the common name for the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joint in ungulates

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Secretion of LH is inhibited by ________.

A. high concentrations of inhibin B. high concentrations of testosterone C. rapidly rising concentrations of estradiol D. decreasing concentrations of progesterone

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Which of the following is NOT a possible route for neural crest cells?

A. melanocytes B. autonomic ganglion neurons C. adrenal cortex D. sensory ganglia E. enteric nervous system neurons

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