The afferent pathways for pain differ from those for other somatic sensations in that they are highly influenced by repeated exposure and they are significantly modulated by descending neuronal pathways.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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What is a paracrine secretion?

A. A secretion that is released into the interstitial fluid and transported by the blood B. A secretion that affects the cell that secreted it C. A secretion that affects neighboring cells D. A secretion that is released onto an internal body surface E. A secretion that is released onto the skin

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The enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule is called ________.

A) diffusion B) active transport C) hydrolysis D) denatured

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Cats typically live to be twenty years of age

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Circulating hormones are mostly taken up and degraded by the ________ and the ________.

A. liver; kidneys B. spleen; kidneys C. liver; spleen D. adrenal glands; intestines E. blood; kidneys

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