It's thought that fever may be beneficial to fighting an infection because it reduces the availability of ____________________, thus reducing bacterial growth

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


iron

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The mucus membrane lining of the uterus is the:

a. myometrium b. endometrium c. fundus d. cervix

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The forearm flexors (biceps, brachii, and brachialis) are innervated by which nerve?

A. Musculocutaneous B. Median C. Ulnar D. Axillary E. Radial

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Tarsal glands situated between the eyelashes release an oily secretion that lubricates the eye

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Secondary active transport

A) is not carried out by membrane proteins. B) is not directly linked to the hydrolysis of ATP. C) does not link the pumping of one substance to the concentration gradient of another. D) does not require the cell to invest energy, either directly or indirectly. E) cannot move a substance against its concentration gradient.

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