The molecule that serves as the major source of readily available fuel for neurons and blood cells is ________.
A) fat
B) glucose
C) acetyl CoA
D) cellulose
B) glucose
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The diabetic patient faced amputation of his toes due to long-delayed wound healing in his foot. Which characteristic of his diabetic condition caused his medical crisis?
A. Decrease in his white blood cell activity B. Increase in his blood flow C. High blood sugar D. Insulin reactions
Which component of connective tissue is found between the cells and fibers, and functions to support and bind cells in the tissue together?
a) Matrix b) Formed elements c) Ground substance d) Basement membrane e) Plasma membrane
Joshua has been complaining about pyrosis after his meals. Which of the following is probably the primary cause of this condition?
A. Peristalsis is too slow. B. The cardiac sphincter contracts too often. C. The bolus of food in the esophagus is too big. D. The lower esophageal sphincter remains open for too long.
For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?
A) Ribosomes—membranous vesicles containing digestive enzymes B) Golgi apparatus—particles, composed of protein and RNA, which synthesize proteins C) Mitochondrion—nonmembranous structure that synthesizes proteins D) Endoplasmic reticulum—a network of interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion