Calcium-calmodulin complexes activate enzymes called ___________, which add a phosphate to specific parts of the thick myofilaments in smooth muscle cells

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


myosin light chain kinase (or MLC kinase)

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How does vaccination work?

A. It is artificially acquired active immunity produced by exposure to antigens in the environment. B. It is artificially acquired passive immunity produced by exposure to antigens in the environment. C. It is artificially acquired passive immunity produced by exposure to altered antigens via medical treatment. D. It is artificially acquired active immunity produced by exposure to altered antigens via medical treatment.

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Which of the following is NOT a major region of the brain?

a) Brain stem b) Cerebellum c) Cauda equina d) Diencephalon e) Cerebrum

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