Metabolism is homeostatically regulated but, during lactation, metabolism has to be adjusted to account for the energetic demands of milk production. This process is referred to as ___________

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Answer: allostasis

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Which statement is incorrect?

a. Rising to moderate levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary in negative-feedback fashion. b. Under the influence of estrogen from developing follicles, both FSH and LH secretion both continue to decline throughout the follicular phase. c. Both estrogen and progesterone are required to completely inhibit tonic LH secretion. d. A high level of estrogen stimulates LH secretion and initiates the LH surge. e. Progesterone powerfully inhibits both FSH and LH secretion.

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____________________ are the microscopic projections of the absorptive cells of the small intestine

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which muscle tissue type contains multinucleate cells?

A) Skeletal and smooth B) Skeletal only C) Cardiac and smooth D) Smooth only

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