A motor neuron typically receives input from neurons that originate in various areas of the brain. This type of circuit is a

A) divergent circuit.
B) convergent circuit.
C) serial processing circuit.
D) parallel processing circuit.
E) reverberating circuit.


B

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A. active transport of H+ from parietal cells into the lumen of the stomach. B. exchange of Na+ for H+ in the transport process. C. exchange of Na+ and bicarbonate ions. D. active transport of Cl? from parietal cells into the lumen of the stomach. E. the combination of CO2 and water.

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Which of the following is an example of incomplete dominance?

A. minor thalassemia B. major thalassemia C. beta thalassemia D. polymorphism E. ABO blood groups

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