Chemoreceptors called ________ bodies are found in the neck and monitor pH, CO2, and O2 levels.

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


carotid

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Insulin

a. facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue. b. promotes glucose output by the liver. c. lowers blood glucose levels. d. both facilitates the entry of glucose into brain tissue and lowers blood glucose levels are correct. e. all of these answers.

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A decrease in plasma osmolality would increase ________.

A. ADH production B. renin production C. plasma Na+ levels D. thirst E. urine production

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Bundles of axons in the peripheral nervous system are known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A sudden increase of light into the eye would cause

A) contraction of the sphincter pupillary muscles. B) contraction of the radial pupillary muscles. C) conversion of 11-trans to 11-cis retinal. D) an increase in the size of the pupil. E) parasympathetic stimulation to the pupil.

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