A newborn has a CT scan of the brain to identify a cause of seizures. The scan showed no convolutions (gyri) of the cerebral cortex. She has
A. spina bifida.
B. leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.
C. anencephaly.
D. lissencephaly.
Answer: D
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A) Decreased stimulation of GnRH B) Increased stimulation of FSH C) Increased gamete development D) Inhibited gamete development
Which of the following is not true of true hormones?
A. Some hormones regulate water and electrolyte balance. B. They are secreted by both endocrine or exocrine glands. C. Some hormones influence the rates of chemical reactions in their target cells. D. Each hormone can only influence target cells that contain receptors for it. E. All of these are true of true hormones.
Which molecule determines the fluidity of the plasma membrane?
A. Protein B. Cholesterol C. Phospholipid
Match the structure of the ear with the appropriate description.A. EardrumB. Part of the ear that contains the organ of hearingC. Includes the pinna and external auditory canalD. Fleshy portion of the external earE. Air-filled space within the temporal boneExternal ear
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).