The mammary glands of the breasts are modified ________ sweat glands.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


apocrine

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A) increased hematocrit. B) increased vessel diameter. C) increased blood pressure. D) decreased peripheral resistance. E) relaxation of precapillary sphincters.

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Low dosages of aspirin inhibit clotting by blocking the formation of which of the following?

A) vitamin K B) factor X C) factor VIII D) thrombin E) thromboxane A2

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Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.A. The first item is greater than the second item.B. The first item is less than the second item.C. The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.(1) Blood Ca2+ levels if parathyroid secretion decreases(2) Blood Ca2+ levels if parathyroid hormone secretion increases

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The footplate of the stapes is

A. much larger than the tympanic membrane, and the ossicles therefore amplify sound waves. B. much smaller than the tympanic membrane, and the ossicles therefore amplify sound waves. C. much smaller than the tympanic membrane, and the ossicles therefore dampen sound waves. D. much larger than the tympanic membrane, and the ossicles therefore dampen sound waves.

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