When odorant molecules contact the dendritic processes of olfactory receptors the initial response is
A) an action potential.
B) activation of a kinase.
C) a generator potential.
D) a hyperpolarization potential.
E) a conversion of 11-trans retinal to 11-cis retinal.
C
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A) the humerus is held tightly to the glenoid fossa B) very strong ligaments wrap around the humerus in all directions to hold it to the pectoral girdle C) the pectoral girdle forms a complete circle and is firmly attached to the axial skeleton D) the glenoid fossa is a very shallow cavity
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A. decreased in number and less efficient. B. decreased in number but more efficient. C. increased in number but more efficient. D. increased in number and more efficient.
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A. is converted to pyruvate and lactate. B. begins the electron transport chain. C. undergoes glycolysis. D. enters the citric acid cycle.