_________________ is a potent glucocorticoid that stimulates fat and protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis and the release of fatty acids into the blood.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Cortisol
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A) liter B) tablespoon C) gallon D) cup E) milliliter
Which of the following occurs during an erection?
A) The veins of the corpora cavernosa dilate. B) The parasympathetic nervous system dilates the arteries going into the penis. C) Blood fills the corpora spongiosum, causing it to engorge. D) The sympathetic nervous system constricts the veins leaving the penis.
Arteriosclerosis can lead to all of the following except
A) hypertension. B) stroke. C) coronary artery disease. D) diabetes.
A substance that can take up hydrogen ions or release hydroxide ions in water is a(n)
A. protein. B. acid. C. base. D. salt.