As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction, mast cells release histamine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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All but one of the following statements describes the necessity of the blood testis barrier. Select the one statement that does not describe a necessity of the blood testis barrier

A) Spermatogenesis produces new combinations of genes and chromosomes that results in unique antigens that the immune system may see as foreign. B) Spermatocytes undergo meiosis only during puberty, well after the immune system has come to recognize "self" from "non-self" cells. C) Sperm can only be produced at temperatures lower than body temperature. Inflammation in the testis could raise the temperature too high to produce sperm. D) Foreign antigens produced by the newly formed sperm could initiate an autoimmune response against the developing sperm.

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The large intestine absorbs water, fats, and salts.

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

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According to the equation expressed as Ohm's law, which of these would cause the greatest increase in current?

A. Reducing voltage by half and doubling resistance B. Quadrupling both voltage and resistance C. Doubling both voltage and resistance D. Reducing both voltage and resistance by half E. Doubling voltage and reducing resistance by half

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A teenager with anorexia nervosa has an illness that seriously affects metabolism. Which process could be fatal?

A) Anabolism B) Catabolism C) Dehydration synthesis reactions D) Cellular respiration

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