A decrease in the autonomic tone of the smooth muscle in a blood vessel would result in
A) no change in vessel diameter.
B) a decrease in vessel diameter.
C) oscillation in vessel diameter.
D) a decrease in blood flow through the vessel.
E) an increase in blood flow through the vessel.
E
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The __________ suture is found between the occipital and parietal bones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) The amount of myoglobin. B) The speed of contraction. C) The metabolic processes. D) The myosin heavy chain isoforms used.
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A) autoantibodies break down insulin before it can be utilized by the body. B) the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine renders insulin less effective. C) the pancreas produces enough insulin, but the body cannot utilize it effectively. D) the body produces excessive insulin, which causes a profound drop in blood glucose.