At what point in human history did the human population start to grow exponentially?

A. Stone age
B. Iron age
C. Middle ages
D. Industrial revolution
E. Age of technology


Ans: D. Industrial revolution

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A. microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments. B. actin, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments. C. actin, microtubules, intermediate filaments. D. tubulin, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments. E. microtubules and microfilaments.

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Which of the following statements about the control of blood volume and blood pressure is false?

A. Angiotensin II stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone, which increases salt and water uptake by the distal convoluted tubule. B. A drop in blood pressure stimulates the cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus to release renin. C. Inactive angiotensinogen is converted to angiotensin II by an enzyme released from the lungs. D. Angiotensin II causes the smooth muscle in the walls of the arterioles to contract. E. Blood pressure and volume are monitored by baroreceptors in the aorta and carotid bodies.

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What antibody is most involved in the allergic response?

A) IgD B) IgM C) IgG D) IgE E) IgA

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For a neuron with an initial membrane potential at -70 mV, an increase in the movement of potassium ions out of that neuron's cytoplasm would result in the _____

A) depolarization of the neuron B) hyperpolarization of the neuron C) replacement of potassium ions with sodium ions D) replacement of potassium ions with calcium ions

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