Briefly describe the glycocalyx and its functions

What will be an ideal response


The glycocalyx is the sticky, carbohydrate-rich area on the cell surface. It helps bind cells together and provides a highly specific biological marker by which cells can recognize each other.

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The number of possible chromosome combinations in a gamete of a human is

A) 8,000. B) 8 million. C) 800. D) 80,000.

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Which hormone is produced in the hypothalamus?

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From an airway management perspective, the MOST important anatomic consideration regarding an adult's tongue is:

A) that it is easily lacerated, but bleeds minimally. B) that it attaches directly to the mandible and hyoid bone. C) its proportionately large size compared to a child's tongue. D) its tendency to fall back and occlude the posterior pharynx.

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Which of these hormones prods the thyroid gland to release thyroxine?

A) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) B) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) E) luteinizing hormone (LH)

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