Clostridium tetani in deep puncture wounds can cause the disease ________ in humans.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tetanus
lockjaw
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Which statement below does NOT correctly describe paracrine regulation?
A. Paracrine regulatory molecules include cytokines and growth factors. B. Nitric oxide can function either as a neurotransmitter or a paracrine regulatory molecule. C. Endothelin and bradykinin are paracrine molecules that control blood vessel constriction and dilation. D. Paracrine molecules are released into the circulatory system to affect distant tissues. E. Platelet-derived growth factor and insulin-like growth factor are both paracrine regulatory molecules.
Referring to the diagram, the correct sequence for the phases of mitosis is
A. prophase - prometaphase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase. B. prophase - metaphase - prometaphase - anaphase - telophase. C. interphase - metaphase - anaphase - prophase - telophase. D. prometaphase - prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase. E. interphase - prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase.
Within a negative feedback loop,
A. the stimulus sends data to the control center. B. the control center detects a change in the internal environment. C. the sensor causes an effector to return conditions to normal. D. the effector causes a response. E. the sensor sends data to the control center.
Some doctors prescribe synthetic thyroxine for weight loss even when circulating levels are normal. Will this work? What side effects are possible?
What will be an ideal response?