The raising of individual hairs in mammals to increase the insulation capacity of the fur is a process known as __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Piloerection

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The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is

A) TSH. B) ACTH. C) GH. D) FSH. E) PRL

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The cytosol is important in intermediary metabolism, ____________________ protein synthesis and nutrient storage

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What cells in the epidermis are responsible for the shades of skin color of the various races?

a. keratinocytes b. Langerhans cells c. Granstein cells d. transient T lymphocytes e. melanocytes

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Extrasystole of the heart means that it

a. beats too slowly b. fills with too much blood c. has a complete block d. loses blood e. produces a premature beat

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