Which is NOT stimulated by the hormone insulin?
A. An increase in triglyceride synthesis
B. An increase in ketone synthesis
C. An increase in glycogen synthesis
D. An increase in the number of glucose transporters in cell membranes
E. An increase in amino acid uptake by cells
Answer: B
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of events for muscle contractions?
A) muscle cell action potential, neurotransmitter release, ATP-driven power stroke, calcium ion release from SR, sliding of myofilaments B) motor neuron action potential, neurotransmitter release, muscle cell action potential, release of calcium ions from SR, ATP-driven power stroke, sliding of myofilaments C) neurotransmitter release, motor neuron action potential, muscle cell action potential, release of calcium ions from SR, ATP-driven power stroke D) neurotransmitter release, muscle cell action potential, motor neuron action potential, release of calcium ions from SR, sliding of myofilaments, ATP-driven power stroke
Which of the following nerves arising from the lumbosacral plexuses are the largest and longest peripheral nerves in the body?
A) femoral nerves B) obturator nerves C) pudendal nerves D) sciatic nerves
Which of the following is NOT a function of the axial skeleton?
A) aid in motion B) protection of underlying organs C) encase body cavities D) form the longitudinal axis of the body
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic function of a cell?
A. reproduction and inheritance B. communication C. movement D. metabolism and energy use E. synthesis