Increasing levels of blood glucose stimulate the release of insulin. This type of stimulation is known as:
A) neural stimulation. B) humoral stimulation.
C) hormonal stimulation. D) positive stimulation.
Answer: B
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Which of the following statements is most correct regarding the intracellular chemical signals known as "second messengers"?
A) Second messengers act through receptors called K-proteins. B) Second messengers usually inactivate protein kinase enzymes. C) Cyclic AMP and calcium may be second messengers. D) Second messengers usually act to remove nitric oxide (NO) from the cell.
The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called ________.
A. ligaments B. muscles C. tendons D. endometrium E. follicles
The portion of the broad ligament that is associated with the uterine tube (Fallopian) is the:
a. mesoalpinx b. mesovarian c. medometrium d. ovarian ligament
The first Korotkoff sound heard when taking blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer represents the pressure of the
A. ventricular diastole. B. atrial diastole. C. ventricular systole. D. atrial systole.