The life threatening body-wide response that can occur when allergens enter the circulatory system and cause a severe

drop in blood pressure is called ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


anaphylaxis
anaphylactic shock

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In a muscle contraction, calcium ____

a. causes the hydrolysis of ATP b. connects actin with myosin to form a cross-bridge c. allows myosin to bind to actin d. catalyzes the formation of ATP from ADP and Pi e. causes the release of Pi from the myosin head

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How can one identify oncogenes?

a) by introducing the DNA suspected of containing the oncogene into cultured cells and looking for altered growth properties b) by fusing two normal cells together c) by fusing two malignant cells together d) by introducing the DNA suspected of containing the oncogene into cultured cells and looking for altered nuclear membranes

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Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate?

a. Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee b. 8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk c. 8 ounces orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee d. 1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butter

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