People with elevated levels of __________, a blood-borne marker of inflammation, have a higher risk for developing coronary artery disease

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


C-reactive protein (CRP)

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The return of a contracted muscle fiber to its resting length is an active (energy requiring) process.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder of the peripheral nervous system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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LouAnn is being treated for a neurological condition with a specific drug that target neurons deep within the brain. Which glial cell must be bypassed by this drug in order for it to be effective?

A. astrocyte B. microglial cell C. oligodendrocyte D. ependymal cell E. macrophage

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Which of the following statements is true for a strong base?

A) It has a low pK. B) It has a high pK. C) It easily donates [H+]. D) It dissociates slowly.

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