After six months of lifting weights at the gym, you notice that some of your muscles have increased in size. This increase in size is due to ________ of muscle cells.
A. neoplasia
B. hypertrophy
C. hyperplasia
D. metaplasia
E. atrophy
Answer: B
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A. Development of testes will occur. B. Puberty will be delayed. C. Puberty will begin. D. Maturation of ovaries will cease. E. None of these will occur.
In aplastic anemia, there is
a. insufficient hemoglobin formation due to iron deficiency b. an acute loss of blood c. destruction of bone marrow due to toxic chemicals or radiation d. inadequate intrinsic factor, which is essential for absorption of vitamin B12 e. increased fragility of the erythrocyte cell membrane
What white blood cells are most abundant in lymphoid tissue?
A) lymphocytes B) monocytes C) eosinophils D) neutrophils
These tubuloalveolar glands produce a clear, viscous mucin that serves as a lubricant during sexual intercourse.
A. Bulbourethral glands B. Prostate glands C. Areolar glands D. Seminal vesicles