The formation of fat from excess glucose is called __________

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


lipogenesis

Anatomy & Physiology

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One of the hormones involved in a specific endocrine axis must pass through the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The most important method for transporting materials in and out of capillaries is:

A) bulk flow B) transcytosis C) active transport D) diffusion

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The average resting HR is __________ beats per minute, established by __________ node rhythmicity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Late one night, while studying for your anatomy class, you open a box of saltine crackers to do a little snacking. After chewing on a starchy morsel for a few minutes, you begin to notice a sweet taste in your mouth. What accounts for this?

A. Activity of bacteria in the mouth lowers the pH. B. Phagocytosis by the pharyngeal tonsils produces by-products that taste sweet. C. "Sweet" taste receptors are slower to respond than others. D. Salivary amylase activity E. Esophageal reflux

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