What do corticotropes produce and release?

a. LH
b. FSH
c. ACTH
d. TSH
e. GH


c

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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal pathway begins with secretion of ________ into the ________ and transported to the ________.

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

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How could you best improve the contrast of this specimen?

A. Rotate the nosepiece to a higher objective. B. Rotate the fine adjustment knob. C. Rotate the condenser knob. D. Open or close the iris diaphragm.

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Oligodendrocytes serve the same purpose in the CNS that satellite cells do in the PNS.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The opening of more and more Na+ channels during depolarization

A. is an example of a positive feedback cycle. B. is the cause of the afterpotential. C. is the result of the sodium-potassium exchange pump. D. is an example of a negative feedback cycle. E. is possible only if K+ channels remain closed.

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