Sex _________ (estrogen, testosterone) stimulate osteoblasts and promote the growth of long bones, especially in adolescence.

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steroids

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The term for two hormones that have additive effects is ________.

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The complexes within electron transport chains

a. are "circuits" for small amounts of electricity to pass through b. contain NADH that transports electrons c. transport H+ into the mitochondrial matrix d. are responsible for transporting electrons and hydrogen ions e. perform all of the above functions

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following nerves supplies a muscle that turns the head to the opposite side?

A. Hypoglossal B. Vagus C. Ansa cervicalis D. Spinal accessory E. Facial

Anatomy & Physiology

The type of gland that secretes sweat into a hair follicle that is found in the axillary, anal, and genital regions is the ________ sweat gland. 

A. apocrine B. sebaceous C. merocrine D. ceruminous

Anatomy & Physiology