Describe the function of the lacrimal gland
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The lacrimal glands release tears and mucus into the conjunctival sac to lubricate and wash away dust and debris from the surface of the eye. Tears produced by the lacrimal gland drain into a series of passages that lead to the nasal cavity.
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The hormone that plays a pivotal role in setting the metabolic rate and thus impacting body temperature is
A) somatotropin. B) thyroxine. C) calcitonin. D) parathyroid hormone. E) glucagon.
Soluble proteins secreted by plasma cells are called antibodies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the triplet codes needed to produce exactly one functional piece of RNA are found in one
A) chromosome. B) gene. C) anticodon. D) codon. E) None of the answers are correct.
____________ and ______________ are hormones produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland
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