The term metabolism is best defined as ________
A) a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
B) the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day
C) the sum of all biochemical reactions in the body
D) the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats
C
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A) the myosin heads are attached to actin. B) ATP is depleted. C) calcium ions keep binding to troponin. D) sustained contractions occur. E) All of the answers are correct.
If a substance is not immunogenic by itself, but initiates an immune reaction when combined with a protein in the body, that substance is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which is NOT a basic method of cell-to-cell communication?
A) mechanical signals B) cytoplasmic transfer of signals C) nerve and blood-transported signals D) contact-dependent signals E) diffused chemical signals
Which of the following is a characteristic of torque?
A. it is a vector quantity B. it is characterized by magnitude C. it is characterized by direction D. all of the above