The most important metabolic effect of ________ is protection against ________, crucial to surviving significant stress.

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


cortisol, hypoglycemia

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A friend of yours suffers a blow to the forehead and loses sensation in her scalp due to the crushing of peripheral nerves. Is there a possibility she will regain sensation in the area?

A. Yes, because the damaged neurons may regenerate through the process of mitosis. B. No, because damaged neurons have very limited potential for mitosis. C. No, because peripheral nerves lack an endoneurium and a neurilemma. D. Yes, because damaged peripheral axons may regenerate due to the presence of a neurilemma and an endoneurium. E. Yes, because satellite cells undergo mitosis and produce growth factors that enable damaged axons to regenerate.

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The cortex of a lymph node contains multiple lymphatic nodules.

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

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When might amniocentesis be appropriate?

What will be an ideal response

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Electrolytes are best defined as _____

a. chemicals that form ions in solution and conduct electricity b. chemicals that generate electricity c. compounds that form molecules without electrons d. salts that exchange covalent electrons e. salts that increase pH levels

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