A pair of chromosomes, one from the egg and one from the sperm, that carry complete (or nearly complete) genetic instructions for the same traits are called ________

A) biparental genes B) a homologous pair
C) dominant genes D) the paternal genotype


Answer: B

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Electrical signals are conducted toward the cell body of a neuron by its ________.

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

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Epinephrine is said to have a glucose-sparing effect

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ________

A) causes the release of hormones from the adrenal medulla B) is secreted by the posterior pituitary C) is not a tropic hormone D) secretion is regulated by a hypothalamic regulatory hormone

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Your study partner is having difficulty understanding dense fibrous connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments. Explain to her how they are related to each other and how they are different from other categories of connective tissue.

What will be an ideal response?

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