It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases. This is a consequence of ________ in human breast cells

A) apoptosis B) atrophy C) gangrene D) infarction E) necrosis


A

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1. The thyroid gland is unique because it stores the hormones it produces. 2. A person with a simple goiter would probably have high blood levels of TSH. 3. Calcitonin causes an increase in blood calcium levels. 4. Parathyroid hormone causes a decrease in blood calcium levels. 5. Bone cells are “target organs” for both calcitonin and parathyroid hormone.

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

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The inferior cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum to the midbrain

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Plasma makes up about ______ percent of a centrifuged sample of whole blood

A.   25 B.   35 C.   45 D.   55 E.   75

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