The primary role of cortisol is to:
A) maintain an adequate blood pressure.
B) assist with the body's response to stress.
C) regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates.
D) decrease the body's inflammatory response.
Answer: B) assist with the body's response to stress.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The control center for cellular operations is the
A) nucleus. B) mitochondria. C) Golgi apparatus. D) endoplasmic reticulum. E) ribosome.
In the following AP pelvic radiograph, the arrow indicates:
A) the sacrotuberous ligament. B) the ischial spine. C) the ischial tuberosity. D) the iliac tubercle. E) a posteriorly dislocated femoral head.
Which of the following cranial nerves is NOT a purely sensory nerve?
A. Vestibulocochlear B. Olfactory C. Trochlear D. Optic