An antagonist blocks the action of a chemical messenger by binding to its receptor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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a. circular; sympathetic b. circular ; parasympathetic c. radial; sympathetic d. radial; parasympathetic e. suspensory; somatic motor

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Oxygenated blood is delivered to the left atrium through the ____________.

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

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In response to movement of the oval window,

a. pressure waves occur in the scala vestibuli b. a portion of the basilar membrane vibrates c. certain hair cell receptors in the organ of Corti become excited d. the round window is displaced e. all of the above occur

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A 32-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with third-degree burns on her entire right leg, entire right arm, and the back of her trunk. Estimate the percentage of her body surface area affected by these burns

A) 9%
B) 18%
C) 36%
D) 45%
E) 91%

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