The function of goblet cells is to ________
A) provide protection against invading bacteria and other disease-causing organisms that enter the digestive tract in food
B) secrete buffers in order to keep the pH of the digestive tract close to neutral
C) produce mucus that protects parts of the digestive organs from the effects of powerful enzymes needed for food digestion
D) absorb nutrients from digested food and store them for future use
C
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A) chronic respiratory acidosis. B) chronic respiratory alkalosis. C) acute respiratory acidosis. D) chronic metabolic acidosis. E) metabolic alkalosis.
This nucleus both excites and inhibits the activities of the thalamus to control and adjust muscle tone
A. Amygdaloid body B. Caudate nucleus C. Putamen D. Globus pallidus E. Claustrum
Upon stimulation, sympathetic preganglionic fibers release acetylcholine (ACh) at synapses with ________ neurons.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A deficiency of ________ would limit production of coenzyme A.
A. linoleic acid B. folic acid C. thiamine D. pantothenic acid