Scientific study of the digestive system is called __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


gastroenterology

Anatomy & Physiology

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Epinephrine, aldosterone, and antidiuretic hormone each cause an increase in blood pressure

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Anatomy & Physiology

Parasympathetic stimulation of the __________ contractile cells shortens the __________ phase of the action potential by reducing the slow inward current carried by Ca2+

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fluid movement in the cochlea causes

a. displacement of the round window, which dissipates pressure b. deflection of the cupula c. the hairs of the receptor cells of the organ of Corti to be bent d. both a and c e. none of the above

Anatomy & Physiology

Iron is stored in the body mainly as a protein-iron storage complex called:

A. glycogen. B. hemochromatosis. C. myoglobin. D. transferrin. E. ferritin.

Anatomy & Physiology