The hormone released from the kidneys that promotes the production of red
blood cells is ______________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
erythropoietin
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In regeneration
A) a new type of tissue develops causing the loss of some function. B) new cells of a different tissue develop and normal function is restored. C) new cells of the same type are created and normal function is usually restored. D) the damaged cells repair themselves perfectly, restoring function. E) viable cells are replaced by dead cells.
When a chemical messenger has a short half-life, it means that
A. it will not have an extremely prolonged effect on target cells. B. it will not be eliminated quickly from the blood.
Why are premenopausal women at lesser risk of atherosclerosis than men?
A) Premenopausal women are typically smaller than men reducing the strain on their hearts. B) Premenopausal women are typically less active than men reducing their blood pressures. C) Premenopausal women have higher estrogen levels that decrease plasma cholesterol. D) Premenopausal women eat a better diet than men decreases their plasma cholesterol. E) Premenopausal women are typically more active and have better diets than men reducing their plasma cholesterol.
A precursor of cortisol is cholesterol
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.