The term used to describe an appendage structure that is closest to its point of attachment to the trunk is:

a. distal
b. lateral
c. superior
d. proximal


d. proximal

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a. Anchor actin filaments to the plasma membrane b. Conduct an action potential to the sarcoplasmic reticulum c. Form regular arrays of actin filaments within the I-band d. Regulate the binding of myosin to actin e. Transport calcium into t-tubules

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Steroids, proteins, and nucleic acids are the three classes of hormones.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following hormones is most likely to bind to intracellular receptors?

A. Insulin, a large peptide hormone B. Growth hormone (GH), a complex protein C. Aldosterone, a cholesterol-based hormone

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Which outer layer of the blastocyst forms part of the placenta?

A. Trophoblast B. Embryoblast C. Yolk sac D. Amnion E. Blastocoel

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