High frequency sounds are detected when the basilar membrane is displaced near the ________

Fill in the blanks with correct word


base

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In an enzymatic reaction, when temperature is increased past the point of "optimal temperature," the enzyme starts to ________.

increase its catalytic activity reduce its catalytic activity increase its allosteric properties increase product formation

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Blood moves forward through veins because of all of the following except

A) the pressure in the veins is lower than in the arteries. B) pumping by the smooth muscle in the wall of the vein. C) the respiratory pump. D) valves in the veins preventing the backward flow of blood. E) muscular compression.

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Parasympathetic activity is responsible for increased smooth muscle motility and secretory activity in digestive tract organs

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Oxidative deamination is a chemical process in which

A. glutamic acid is produced. B. fatty acids are broken down to yield acetyl CoA. C. protein is synthesized. D. the amine group is removed from an amino acid. E. amino acids are buffered in the kidney.

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