The renal pyramids make up the layer of the kidney called the renal _________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


medulla

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Involuntary muscle tissue is called skeletal muscle.

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

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Which of the following is a characteristic of slow-twitch oxidative skeletal muscle fibers?

A) few mitochondria only B) long contraction duration and high capillary density C) high capillary density only D) long contraction duration only E) long contraction duration, few mitochondria, and high capillary density

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

1. The terms integument, skin, and cutaneous membrane refer to the same structure. 2. Serous membranes are made up of columnar epithelial tissue attached to a basement membrane. 3. Pleurisy and peritonitis are both inflammations of a serous membrane. 4. Mucus membranes are all made of squamous epithelial tissue attached to a basement membrane. 5. The eyelid is an example of a mucocutaneous junction.

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As a group, the pituitary hormones that stimulate the ovaries and testes are known as what?

a) oxytocins b) releasing hormones c) estrogens d) gonadotropins

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