What does thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH, or thyrotropin) target?

A) hypothalamus B) thyroid gland
C) anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) D) posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis)


Answer: B

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a. nucleotides b. chromatin c. chromatids d. centromere

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Which is true regarding the general characteristics of normal urine?

A) The bacterial content is very high. B) Normal pH range is 2 to 4.5. C) Normal range of volume is 2500 - 3500 mL/day. D) Normal urine is typically 65% water content. E) The osmolarity of normal urine ranges from 855 - 1335 mOsm/L.

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Matching

A) E B) A C) D D) B E) C 1) Supports and protects; stores calcium. 2) Forms tendons and ligaments. 3) Supports and protects; insulates against heat loss; reserve source of fuel. 4) Provides tensile strength with the ability to absorb compressive shock. 5) Composed of cells in a fluid matrix.

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What anchors the periosteum to the bone tissue beneath it?

A. Long collagen fibers that penetrate tendons B. Perforating fibers C. Haversian fibers D. A thin layer of hyaline cartilage E. Perforating blood vessels

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