The major components of whole blood are ____________________.

plasma and formed elements
albumin and immunoglobulins
red and white blood cells
hormones, enzymes, and organic wastes
None of the choices are correct


plasma and formed elements

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Mechanoreceptors translate mechanical signals into electrical signals when pressure on the cell

A) Activates a G-protein signal transduction cascade. B) Disrupts stability of the lipid bilayer, causing ions to flow. C) Induces a conformational change in ion channels, allowing ions to flow. D) Induces a change in cell volume that disrupts ion balance.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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

1. The corpus callosum allows the right and left sides of the brain to communicate with each other. 2. Parkinson’s disease results from a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 3. Injections of dopamine have been used successfully to treat the symptoms of Parkinson disease. 4. Broca’s area is in the frontal lobe of the cerebrum. 5. The primary auditory area is in the parietal lobe of the cerebrum.

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