Which hormone(s) is/are released by the posterior pituitary?

A) Oxytocin
B) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C) ACTH
D) Vasopressin (Antidiuretic hormone)
E) Both a and d.


Ans: E) Both a and d.

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What action is most responsible for the resting membrane potential in cardiac muscle cells?

A. movement of K+ through voltage-gated K+ channels B. movement of Na+ through open Na+ channels C. movement of Ca2+ through voltage-gated Ca2+ channels. D. closing of Na+ and K+ voltage-gated channels

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Muscle cells contain numerous __________ because of their high demand for ATP.

A. mitochondria B. endoplasmic reticula C. lysosomes D. nuclei E. Golgi complexes

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Which phrase below correctly describes metaphase?

A)The chromosomes in a sister chromatid begin to separate from one another B)The centromeres are positioned continually along the spindle C)Centrosomes are attached at the metaphase plate D)Sister chromatids are aligned at the metaphase plate

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