Prostaglandins are locally acting chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


arachidonic acid

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A) sets the at-rest respiratory pattern. B) prolongs inspiration. C) modifies the rate and depth of breathing. D) suppresses the expiratory center in the medulla. E) stimulates the dorsal respiratory group.

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Two nets can be used to capture a fish

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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This figure shows neuron pathways and nuclei locations. What type of nuclei does number 1 indicate?

A.   Somatic motor nuclei B.   Autonomic motor nuclei C.   Visceral sensory nuclei D.   Somatic sensory nuclei E.   None of the choices is correct

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What features of the elpistostegalid fishes lead us to infer that they were shallow-water forms?

What will be an ideal response?

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