What compound greatly sensitizes all nociceptors to noxious stimuli?
a. serotonin
b. adrenalin
c. prostaglandins
d. dopamine
e. glucose
c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Generally speaking, connective tissues are largely non-living extracellular matrix. Which of the following is an EXCEPTION?
A) blood B) adipose C) bone D) areolar
The table lists characteristics of species of vertebrates that increase or decrease their potential for survival
Select a species of vertebrate that you think is likely to be at risk and another that is likely to be safe, and use the table to determine how well the characteristics of your species fit the categories. (Selecting species that are taxonomically similar--two mammals or two lizards, for example--simplifies the comparison.) At Risk Safe Large body size Small body size Carnivore Herbivore, scavenger, insectivore Narrow habitat tolerance Wide habitat tolerance Valued for a product—meat, fur, oil, etc. Not a source of a commercially valuable product Restricted geographic distribution Wide geographic distribution Intolerant of the presence of humans. Tolerant of the presence of humans Apex predator that bioaccumulates toxins from its prey Lower tropic level predator
A term having the opposite meaning of medial is ___________________. Â
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).