After a meal, blood glucose levels rise and stimulate the release of insulin. Of which type of stimulation is this an example?

A. Neural
B. Hypothalamic
C. Humoral
D. Hormonal


Answer: C

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All receptors for ________ are confined to the head and are innervated by cranial nerves.

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A client comes in for a massage and complains that due to a back injury, they currently rely on their family members to take care of their home. To whom might you refer this client in order to increase their quality of life and independence?

a. Chiropractor. b. Acupuncturist. c. Occupational Therapist. d. Physical Therapist.

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Describe how helper T cells become activated when interacting with macrophages, and then how helper T cells promote clonal development of B cells and cytotoxic T cells. Include in your answer the following: MHC-11, CD4, and TCR

What will be an ideal response?

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