_______________ regulation describes regulation of cellular activity by messengers from nearby cells

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


Paracrine

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In a feedback loop, the portion that brings the variable back to its normal value is the

A) Effector. B) Set point. C) Integrating center. D) Sensor.

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Each of these statements is true except one. Identify the exception.

A) Activation of ? receptors opens Na+ channels in the membrane. B) ?2 receptors are not innervated by sympathetic neurons, so are more sensitive to epinephrine, delivered via the blood. C) ?1 receptors respond equally well to both epinephrine and norepinephrine. D) Monoamine oxidase is the main enzyme responsible for the degradation of catecholamines.

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All tissue types are tightly packed, built of cells attached by intercellular junctions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Naturally acquired passive immunity results from _____.

A) a bee sting B) immunization C) a flu shot D) placental transfer

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