A special group of cells that secretes the hormone insulin directly into the bloodstream is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: Islets of Langerhans
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A. decreases B. initially stays the same and then increases with time C. increases D. stays the same; not influenced
LouAnn is being treated for a neurological condition with a specific drug that target neurons deep within the brain. Which glial cell must be bypassed by this drug in order for it to be effective?
A. Ependymal cell B. Macrophage C. Oligodendrocyte D. Astrocyte E. Microglia
Extension at the knee involves ________
A) concentric contraction of the hamstring group and eccentric contraction of the quadriceps femoris group B) eccentric contraction of the hamstring group and concentric contraction of the quadriceps femoris group C) isometric contraction of the hamstring group and isotonic contraction of the quadriceps femoris group D) isotonic contraction of both the hamstring group and the quadriceps femoris group
Which of the following occurs with hypokalemia?
A. Cells are hyperpolarized. B. The resting membrane potential is more positive. C. Cells are more excitable. D. There is more diffusion of potassium into the cells. E. Cells are partially depolarized.