Folds of the plasma membrane that increase surface area are called ________.

cilia
microvilli
flagella
vesicles


microvilli

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Both Type I and Type II diabetes must be treated by regular insulin injections

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A decrease in blood Na+ levels stimulates the release of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. This is an example of ________ control.

A. tropic B. humoral C. hormonal D. nervous

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The shoulder joint is an amphiarthrodial joint.

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

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Animals often show elevated rates of oxygen consumption long after the cessation of exercise, a phenomenon called __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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