One of the functions of the spleen is phagocytosis of bacteria in the blood
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
TRUE
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Ependymal cells line the inner cavities of the CNS.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In lifting a heavy weight from the floor, one should use the power of the ________ in order to avoid straining the lower back
A) knee and hip extensors B) gastrocnemius and soleus C) external and internal abdominal obliques D) biceps brachii and brachialis E) trapezius and latissimus dorsi
Explain the role of glycogen in cellular metabolism
A) It is the primary fuel that enters glycolysis. B) It is the primary fuel that enters the citric acid cycle. C) It is the primary fuel that enters the electron transport chain. D) It serves as an intracellular glucose reserve. E) It can easily be converted to other non-carbohydrate fuel sources.
In response to excessive amounts of hormone, a target cell may reduce its number of receptors for that hormone. This is an example of
A. increasing specificity to a hormone. B. up-regulation. C. down-regulation. D. increasing sensitivity to a hormone.