Which best distinguishes between endocrine and nervous control of body processes?
A) Endocrine control is faster and longer-lasting
B) Nervous control is slower and longer-lasting
C) Endocrine control is slower and longer-lasting
D) Nervous control is faster and longer-lasting
Answer: C) Endocrine control is slower and longer-lasting
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A) Pathogenic B) Aerobic C) Cytophrenic D) Neogenic
Which of the following does not occur in a photoreceptor during exposure to light?
a. Membrane hyperpolarization b. Closure of Na+ channels in the outer segment c. Increased neurotransmitter release from the synaptic terminal d. Decrease in cyclic GMP in the outer segment e. Closure of Ca2+ channels in the synaptic terminal
Which muscle is one of four heads that form the quadriceps femoris?
A. rectus femoris B. pectineus C. obturator externus D. tensor
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The arms and legs are part of the appendicular body portion. 2. Feedback loops continue to improve throughout life, reaching their peak in late adulthood. 3. The word “organism” can be used to describe a living thing. 4. A body in a supine position has its dorsal side to the ground. 5. A body in a prone position has its dorsal side to the ground.