Photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) are different from other sensory receptors in that they are the only type that is relatively depolarized at rest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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To obtain a urinary sample for culture, it is best to collect a sample via ________________ (insertion of a needle into the urinary bladder)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When the concentration of carbon dioxide decreases in the tissue, the precapillary sphincters __________ causing blood flow to the tissue to _________.

A. contract; decrease B. contract; increase C. relax; decrease D. relax; increase E. close; remain the same

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The structure responsible for pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

A. arrector pili muscle. B. external root sheath. C. internal root sheath. D. papilla. E. epithelial root sheath.

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The amount of air that can be forcibly taken in after normally inhaling is called ________

A) Residual volume B) Expiratory reserve volume C) Inspiratory reserve volume D) Tidal volume

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