The second-messenger mechanism of hormone action operates by ________.
A) synthesizing more of the hormone than is actually needed
B) increasing the basal metabolic rate in the target organ
C) not responding to a feedback mechanism
D) binding to specific receptors and employing the services of G proteins and cAMP
D) binding to specific receptors and employing the services of G proteins and cAMP
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An arteriovenous fistula is usually located in the:
A) peritoneal cavity. B) patient's groin area. C) distal lower extremity. D) forearm or upper arm.
Following a traumatic brain injury, initial swelling of the brain occurs due to:
A) severe ischemia. B) acute hypertension. C) cerebral vasodilation. D) an increase in cerebral water.
The inferior portion of the nasal septum is formed by the
A) vomer. B) mandible. C) maxilla. D) lacrimal bone. E) frontal bone.