Which hormone causes an increased output of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice and stimulates gallbladder contraction to release bile?

A) gastrin
B) secretin
C) cholecystokinin
D) gastric inhibitor peptide


C) cholecystokinin

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A. 7-10 month B. 7-10 day C. 7-10 hour D. 7-10 year E. 7-10 week

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Which of the following C3 activation pathways involves antigen-antibody complexes leading to inflammation, enhancement of phagocytosis and lysis of microbes?

a. classical pathway b. alternative pathway c. apoptosis d. lectin pathway e. opsonization

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Collectively, the bones of the skull that protect the brain are called the _________.

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

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Having no nucleus, a biconcave shape, and the function of gas transport would describe a ________.

A. albumin B. platelet C. white blood cell D. red blood cell

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