You read about a drug designed to release more dopamine from the synaptic terminals of certain brain neurons. Based on the drug's description, you know it was designed to fix synaptic function and thus alleviate

A. epilepsy.
B. insomnia.
C. Alzheimer's disease.
D. Huntington's disease.
E. Parkinson's disease.


E. Parkinson's disease.

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Which observation led Darwin to propose that the glyptodont is related to the armadillo?

a. Both species lived in the same region at the same time. b. Both species went extinct at the same time. c. Both species are adapted for marine life. d. Both species have helmets, bony shells, and unusual bony plates. e. Each species is found in different regions of the world.

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Which mechanism involves the separation of the parent into two or more offspring of approximately the same size?

a. fertilization b. budding c. fragmentation d. fission

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Which of the following statements about type IV reactions is FALSE?

A) Reactions are primarily due to T cell proliferation. B) Reactions are not apparent for a day or more. C) Cytokines initiate tissue damage. D) Allergic contact dermatitis is an example. E) Hemolytic disease of the newborn is an example.

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