Glucocorticoids (i.e., cortisol, prednisolone, dexamethasone) have a diverse number of functions. They include glucose mobilization during stress, development of lung tissue, and therapies to reduce inflammation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A gram-negative diplococcus grew on 5% sheep blood agar and chocolate agar, had scant growth on MacConkey agar, and had no growth on modified Thayer-Martin (MTM) agar. The organism was identified as N. sicca. Which one of the following statements explains the discrepancy of the results obtained on the MTM agar?
a. The medium was most likely expired. b. The organism was most likely incorrectly transported. c. The organism was most likely incubated at 35°C instead of 25°C. d. No discrepancy is present. N. sicca does not grow on MTM agar.
Muscles whose fascicles are arranged in a pattern that resembles a feather are referred to as pennate muscles.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Chaparral has a climate most similar to ________.
a. tropical dry forest b. tundra c. boreal forest d. savanna e. temperate rainforest
Sea turtles are endangered, in part because of human encroachment on the beaches where they lay eggs. You are working with a team to help protect turtle nests and hatchlings from curious beachgoers. Someone suggests putting a fabric dome over each nest to keep people away. What is your response?
A. "That might create a new problem. Sea turtles use temperature-dependent sex determination, and lowering the temperature of the nest will likely change the sex ratio of the hatchlings." B. "That will have several benefits, including protecting the nests from rough weather and hurricanes." C. "That would create a new problem if it blocked the females, since the females sit on the nests to keep them warm." D. "That would create a new problem if it blocked the males. The males have to be able to dig into the nest to fertilize the eggs."