In addition to epidermal factors, pale skin can result from decreased ________ in the dermis.

What will be an ideal response?


blood flow

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Which vessel supplies the systemic circuit with oxygenated blood?

A) aorta B) superior vena cava C) coronary sinus D) pulmonary trunk

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The ________ can be found as part of the epithalamus, near the superior colliculi of the midbrain.

A. hypophysis B. pineal gland C. hypothalamus D. adrenal gland E. pituitary gland

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Extracellular messengers binding on surface receptors may exert effects on cells via all the following means, except:

a. opening gated channels. b. opening a gated channel through activation of a G protein. c. activation of the adenylyl cyclase system. d. binding to sites and then being endocytized. e. ultimately activating protein kinases.

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Match the following:

A) lipogenesis B) lipolysis C) beta oxidation D) ketogenesis 1) Synthesis of lipids from glucose or amino acids. 2) Splitting of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids. 3) Conversion of fatty acids into acetyl groups. 4) Formation of ketone bodies.

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