How many chromosomes do human somatic cells contain?

A) 12
B) 23
C) 46
D) 92
E) 6


C

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The word ________ implies an imaginary flat surface passing through the body.

A. section B. figure C. direction D. tangent E. plane

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Oxygen has an atomic number of eight. When two oxygen atoms come together, they form a(n) ________ bond.

A. Van der Waals B. hydrogen C. polar covalent D. nonpolar covalent E. ionic

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The plasma concentration of a particular substance at which its Tm is reached and the substance first starts appearing in the urine is known as the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system is a special blood supply that provides a connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. 2. Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a condition known as acromegaly. 3. The follicle cells of the thyroid gland produce thyroid hormones while the parafollicular cells produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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