The collapsible, muscular tube that is situated behind the trachea is called the ____

a. esophagus
b. mediastinum
c. pharynx
d. larynx


a

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When hemoglobin molecules are decomposed, a greenish pigment called

_____________ is formed. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Of the following hormones, which has more target cells in the body than the others?

A) Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) B) Growth hormone (GH) C) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) D) Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) E) Oxytocin (OT)

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If levels of a hormone rise, ________ turns off the endocrine organ secreting that hormone.

A. antidiuretic hormone B. negative feedback C. an exocrine gland D. the pituitary gland

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Parietal cells, chief cells, and G cells compose the

A) gastric pits. B) rugae. C) villi. D) gastric glands. E) small intestine

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