The tissue that serves as the body's primary energy reservoir is ________ tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
adipose
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Estrogen exerts a ________ influence on the hypothalamus, increasing secretion of ________ and thus increasing LH and FSH secretion.
A. negative; GnRH B. positive; progesterone C. negative; progesterone D. positive; GnRH
In the visual pathways to the brain, the optic radiations project to the ________
A) primary visual cortex B) medial retina C) lateral geniculate body D) optic chiasma
Timmy is a cantankerous toddler who has just threatened that he will hold his breath until Mom gives him some chocolate. His mother refuses to be manipulated and watches in amusement as Timmy stubbornly refuses to breathe. To her horror, Timmy loses consciousness and collapses onto the floor. Her cousin, who is enrolled in a course for emergency medical technical (EMT) training, is visiting, and
tells her there is no need to call for an ambulance. Why did Timmy lose consciousness? Should his mother trust her instincts and call for help and begin CPR, or should she listen to her well-meaning but young and inexperienced cousin? Explain. What will be an ideal response?
If the neural tube does not close inferiorly, ________ may result.
A. down syndrome B. spina bifida C. anencephaly D. conjoined twins