In adults, the function of the yellow marrow is to ________
A) store adipose tissue
B) form blood cells
C) store calcium and phosphorus
D) promote lengthwise growth in long bones
E) decrease friction at joint surfaces
A
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A) asymmetry. B) antigen specificity. C) light-chain variable segments. D) heavy-chain constant segments. E) both light-chain variable segments and heavy-chain constant segments.
Excess potassium ions in cardiac tissue cause
A. an increased heart rate. B. a rapid repolarization of cardiac cells. C. a decrease in the frequency of action potentials in the conduction system. D. an increase in stroke volume. E. an increase in the frequency of action potentials.
When a neuron is activated by a threshold stimulation, ________ channels open, which allows these ions to quickly ________.
A. potassium ion; diffuse into the neuron B. potassium ion; diffuse out of the neuron C. sodium ion; diffuse into the neuron D. sodium ion; diffuse out of the neuron
One example of a multiaxial joint is the ________ joint.
A. humeroscapular B. humeroulnar C. proximal radioulnar D. atlantoaxial E. metatarsophalangeal