Arterial pressure in the pulmonary circulation is much higher than in the systemic circulation because of its proximity to the heart

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Rather than tightly coupled synapses between neurons and muscle cells, single-unit smooth muscle contains

A. varicosities of a subset of muscle fibers so that individual cells can be separately stimulated. B. plaques and caveolae that contain multiple hormone receptors for discrete endocrine control. C. gap junctions that connect neurons to smooth muscle cells. D. diffuse junctions where neuron varicosities are responsible for neurotransmitter release.

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Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every 3 years.

a. true b. false

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What do pheromones stimulate?

A) Supporting cells B) Olfactory cells C) Olfactory glands D) Taste cells E) Hair cells

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Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

A. Malignant melanoma B. Basal cell carcinoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Malignant carcinoma

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