The suprachiasmic nuclei
A. report changes in light levels during the day and night to the optic nerve.
B. release growth hormone, which helps repair body tissues.
C. are located in the brain stem.
D. control falling asleep and awakening.
D. control falling asleep and awakening.
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A) follicle-stimulating hormone B) growth hormone C) thyroid-stimulating hormone D) luteinizing hormone
Lymphocytes that can get rid of cells of the body that have been invaded by foreign organisms are called
A. killer T cells. B. helper T cells. C. suppressor T cells. D. phagocytes.
The major risk associated with long-time adherence to low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets is an increased risk of heart disease because ____
a. protein-rich foods are often high in antioxidants b. excess protein produces too much muscle c. high-protein foods are often high in fat d. few people consume adequate amounts of protein e. protein-rich foods are often high in phytonutrients
What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation IVP?
A. intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the veins B. intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the veins C. intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis D. intra (through) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis E. intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the bladder