Typically located near the backs and shoulders, __________ tissue is particularly important for thermogenesis in small mammals and newborns of larger mammals

Fill in the blank with correct words.


Answer: Brown adipose

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding oxytocin?

A. It is secreted by the posterior pituitary. B. It is synthesized by the hypothalamus and promotes contraction of myoepithelial cells in the breasts. C. It facilitates the birth process. D. It stimulates uterine contractions. E. It stimulates synthesis of breast milk.

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When heart rate increases, the time spent in

A) systole increases. B) diastole increases. C) all phases decreases but most of the decrease is during systole. D) all phases decreases but most of the decrease is during diastole. E) isovolumetric contraction increases.

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Which of the following does NOT stimulate the release of renin from the kidneys?

a. a decline in renal blood flow b. sympathetic stimulation c. parasympathetic stimulation d. none of the listed responses correct

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