________ are the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Acromegaly and gigantism

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The resting membrane potential of a typical nerve cell is

a. +50 mV. b. +70 mV. c. 0 mV. d. -50 mV. e. -70 mV.

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Which of the following statements is false?

A) Five major ligaments help stabilize the shoulder joint. B) The shapes of the articulating surfaces within the joint help prevent movement in a particular direction and strengthen and stabilize the joint. C) The tighter two bones are held together within a joint, the stronger the joint. D) The more movement a joint allows, the stronger the joint. E) The tension produced by muscle tendons surrounding a joint help stabilize the joint.

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Multiunit smooth muscle is located in the

A. reproductive system. B. wall of blood vessels. C. gastrocnemius. D. wall of the GI tract. E. wall of the heart.

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Mark eats a very big meal in the evening. After the meal his wife would like him to help clean up, but Mark explains that he is "too tired" and promptly goes to sleep. What seems to be his problem?

What will be an ideal response

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