Define autoimmune disease
What will be an ideal response?
Condition in which the body's immune system destroys its own cells.
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Which is the most anterior cranial nerve?
A. Trochlear B. Optic C. Olfactory D. Oculomotor E. Accessory
The second-messenger mechanism of hormone action operates by ________.
A) synthesizing more of the hormone than is actually needed B) increasing the basal metabolic rate in the target organ C) not responding to a feedback mechanism D) binding to specific receptors and employing the services of G proteins and cAMP
If the __________ node is damaged, the result might be total heart block.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The gubernaculum guides the testis through the ________ canal
A) penile B) pelvic C) seminiferous D) inguinal