Five functions have been attributed to the nose. Name these functions
What will be an ideal response?
1. It serves as an air passageway.
2. It warms and moistens inhaled air.
3. Its cilia and mucous membrane trap dust, pollen, bacteria, and other foreign matter.
4. It contains olfactory receptors, which sort out odors.
5. It aids in phonation and the quality of voice.
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1. Long-term effects of chronic alcohol use are usually limited to the liver and digestive system. 2. Alcohol use increases the risk of osteoporosis. 3. Drunk drivers typically drive slowly in the right lane. 4. "Fatty liver" occurs after several years of heavy alcohol consumption. 5. Cirrhosis is an alcohol-induced condition characterized by destruction of digestive enzymes.
When explaining genetic coding to a group of students, the instructor discusses gene activation and deactivation. It was stressed that inactivation of a gene requires which of the following processes?
A) Methylation of histone amino acid B) Acetylation of histone amino acid C) Release of endonucleases D) Protein-synthesizing apparatus of mitochondrial DNA
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Static stretching alone does not warm up a muscle. 2. Stretching can counteract age-related declines in flexibility. 3. Stretching can improve cardiorespiratory endurance. 4. Stretching can decrease muscular aches and joint pains. 5. Stretching can cause injury if done too vigorously on cold, tight muscles.
What is the medical term for a plexus of capillaries in the nephron?
A. Calyx B. Loop of Henle C. Pelvis D. Hilum E. Glomerulus