A precursor of cortisol is cholesterol
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
TRUE
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Which choice best distinguishes between mitosis and meiosis?
A. Mitosis produces sex cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, whereas meiosis produces somatic cells that are genetically different from the parent cell. B. Mitosis produces sex cells that are genetically different from the parent cell, whereas meiosis produces somatic cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. C. Mitosis produces somatic cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, whereas meiosis produces sex cells that are genetically different from the parent cell. D. Mitosis produces somatic cells that are genetically different from the parent cell, whereas meiosis produces sex cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.
The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the
A) brain. B) skin. C) temperature receptor. D) positive feedback center. E) thermostat.
The artery that will eventually subdivide to form the posterior cerebral arteries is the ________ artery.
A. external carotid B. maxillary C. superficial temporal D. internal carotid E. basilar
Identify the function of Golgi tendon reflexes.
a. Protect muscles and tendons from damages caused by excessive tension b. Maintain constant length and tension of a muscle and thus maintain posture c. Removes a body part from a painful stimulus