Exposure to the bacterium Clostridium tetani causes continuous release of acetylcholine. What effect does this have on smooth muscle?

A. Flaccid paralysis
B. Spastic paralysis
C. Lockjaw
D. No effect
E. Myocardial atrophy


D. No effect

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Identify the structure labeled #8, which is a building block of proteins.


A) nucleic acid
B) peptide
C) amino acid
D) monosaccharide
E) lauric acid

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The outer area inside the kidney is called the ____

a. medulla b. hilum c. cortex d. pyramid

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A patient who has itching in the ears due to a buildup of ear wax could be said to have too much ________

A) Cochlea B) Eustachian C) Cerumen D) Fluid

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