During development, T lymphocytes are tested to make sure they react to antigen. In other words, they are tested to see if they are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
immunocompetent
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A. strong and distinct. B. weak and indistinct.
The pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum
a. secretes gastrin b. is inhibited by acid c. is stimulated by the presence of glucose d. contains mucous cells e. secretes pepsinogen
Blood pressure increases with all of the following except increased
A) cardiac output. B) peripheral resistance. C) blood volume. D) parasympathetic innervation. E) force of cardiac contraction.
Up-regulation
A. is found in target cells that maintain a constant level of receptors. B. moves the receptors up on the membrane. C. produces an increase in the sensitivity of the target cell to the hormone. D. produces insensitivity to the hormone in the target tissue. E. results in a decrease in the number of receptor sites in the target cell.