The smaller muscular arteries and arterioles change their diameter in response to local conditions or to ________.

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sympathetic stimulation

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Hyperosmotic regulation is found in all freshwater animals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The process by which bile breaks down fat globules into smaller droplets is ________.

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Which of the following muscles of the chest has its insertion on the humerus?

A. Internal intercostals B. Pectoralis minor C. Subclavius D. Serratus anterior E. Pectoralis major

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Helium (HE) has an atomic number of 2. It is chemically stable because it

A) is neutral in electrical charge. B) readily ionizes to react with other atoms. C) has a full outer electron shell. D) will form a covalent bond with another He atom. E) lacks electrons, thus the He atom is stable.

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