Substances such as bacteria and viruses that are perceived as abnormal to the body and provoke an immune response are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


antigens

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What will be an ideal response?

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Inhibin modulates the secretion of LH.

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

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Which pattern of hormone secretion, exemplified by thyroid hormones, remains relatively constant over long periods of time?

A. Long-term hormone secretion B. Acute hormone secretion C. Episodic hormone secretion D. Chronic hormone secretion

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The torque of a muscle (rotary component) is greatest in what position?

A. when the moment arm is longest B. when the muscle insertion is 90° to the bone C. both A and B D. position does not affect torque

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