In response to disuse, skeletal muscle will shrink in size, or ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
atrophy
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A. raising the body's sensitivity to a wide variety of chemicals such as penicillin. B. cutting plasma protein antibodies in half. C. preventing effective immune responses by blocking release of bradykinin. D. combining with a body protein and then triggering an immune response.
What is the role of vitamin C in skeletal development?
a. Collagen synthesis by osteoblasts requires vitamin C. b. Vitamin C stimulates osteoclast activity. c. It is a structural component of hydroxyapatite. d. It enhances the absorption of calcium from the intestines.
Which structure would contain a simple epithelium?
a. nasal cavity b. skin c. lung d. urinary bladder e. both a and c
Which of the following hormones causes an increase in metabolism throughout the body?
A) Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) B) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) C) Tetraiodothyronine D) Triiodothyronine