The thyroid gland has a special ability to remove the element ________ from the blood.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
iodine
Anatomy & Physiology
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Sperm travels to the ampulla of the ductus deferens before reaching the spermatic cord
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Changes in blood volume are detected by ________.
A. osmoreceptors in the medulla B. cells in the proximal convoluted tubule C. stretch receptors in the atria D. osmoreceptors in hypothalamus
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Increased lipid deposits in the tunica intima of large arteries is called
A. atherosclerosis. B. arteriosclerosis. C. a thrombus. D. an embolus. E. hardening of the arteries.
Anatomy & Physiology
Destruction of the pancreatic beta-cells would result in ________.
A. Diabetes insipidus B. Cushing's disease C. Graves' disease D. Diabetes mellitus
Anatomy & Physiology