A tropic hormone's actions aimed at maintaining the structural integrity of its target gland are specifically known as __________ actions

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trophic

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In biological systems, radiant heat exchange occurs through electromagnetic radiation in the __________ range

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Besides the supinator, which other muscle is a powerful supinator of the forearm?

A. Triceps brachii B. Brachialis C. Pronator teres D. Biceps brachii E. Pronator quadratus

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Approximately what percent of the oxygen in blood is transported by the hemoglobin of erythrocytes?

A. 75% B. 98% C. 50% D. 33% E. 66%

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The duodenojejunal junction is supported by the attachment of which of the following structures?

(A) suspensory muscle of the duodenum (ligament of Treitz) (B) falciform ligament (C) hepatoduodenal ligament (D) greater omentum (E) transverse mesocolon

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