A meal high in protein will cause __________.
a) decreased acid secretion in the stomach
b) decreased pepsin activity
c) increased gastrin release
d) increased protein absorption in the stomach
Ans: c) increased gastrin release
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A. quadriceps tendon; his rectus femoris B. calcaneal tendon; his triceps surae C. patellar ligament; his fibularis longus D. tibia; a previously undetected bone tumor E. hamstrings; a large hematoma (blood clot)
A test to measure the antibody level of a blood sample is called a(n)
A) primary response. B) secondary response. C) titer. D) anaphylaxis test. E) major histocompatibility complex.
This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the Epiphyseal Plate. What is zone "D"?
A. bone of diaphysis B. zone of hypertrophy C. zone of calcification D. zone of resting cartilage E. zone of proliferation
The short connection between a spinal nerve and a sympathetic chain ganglion through which preganglionic neurons pass is called the ________.
A. white ramus communicans B. pink ramus communicans C. splanchnic nerve D. gray ramus communicans E. terminal ganglia