Compare and contrast the structure and function of a premolar and a molar.

What will be an ideal response?


Premolars have a broad crown with rounded cusps but have only one root. Molars also have broad crowns with rounded cusps but are larger than premolars. Molars have at least two roots.

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Hormones act through binding to their receptors. Which of following hormones only binds to a receptor located on the cell membrane?

A. thyroid hormone B. catecholamine C. estrogen D. progesterone E. vitamin D

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Look at your graph and determine the relationship between the amount of muscle shortening and weight.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which muscle responds to increased parasympathetic stimulation?

A dilator pupillae B. Sphincter pupillae C. Ciliary body D. Levator palpebrae superioris

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Which is not correct regarding articulations?

A. All articulations contain some type of cartilage. B. An articulation is a joint between a bone and another bone, cartilage, or tooth. C. There are three structural categories of articulations. D. Arthrology is the scientific study of articulations. E. Articulations can range in motion from freely mobile to immobile.

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