Explain how potential energy differs from kinetic energy

What will be an ideal response?


When energy is doing work, it is referred to as kinetic energy. However, when energy is active or stored, we call it potential energy.

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A. Glucagon B. Cortisol C. Insulin D. Growth hormone E. Epinephrine

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Preganglionic fibers headed for the adrenal medulla travel in the __________.

A) sympathetic nerves. B) lesser splanchnic nerve. C) lumbar splanchnic nerves. D) greater splanchnic nerve.

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Specialized cell types organized in a way that provides a specific function form

A. organ systems, which build tissues. B. tissues, which build organs. C. organs, which build tissues. D. atoms, which comprise tissues.

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Parasympathetic postganglionic axons from the otic ganglion cause an increase in secretion from the parotid salivary glands.

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

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