Cerebral blood flow is regulated by ________

A) skin temperature
B) ADH
C) the hypothalamic "thermostat"
D) intrinsic autoregulatory mechanisms


D

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In a laboratory experiment, adding curare, which binds to acetylcholine receptors, to the solution around a muscle decreases the size of the end-plate potential. Adding prostigmine, an acetylcholinesterase blocker, increases the size of the end-plate potential. Explain why.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is characteristic of complete antigens?

A) small molecules B) reactivity with an antibody C) contain many repeating chemical units D) inhibit production of antibodies

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Which of the following is not an organ of the urinary system?

A. urethra B. collecting duct C. ureter D. urinary bladder E. kidney

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