The hormone responsible for uterine contractions and the minimization of maternal postpartum blood loss is _____
a. prolactin
b. oxytocin
c. estrogen
d. progesterone
e. testosterone
b
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Estrogen, progesterone, androgen are all sex hormones that originate from cholesterol which is converted into ______, the precursor of all steroid hormones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to:
a. the fact that food manufacturers are not allowed to use trans fats. b. the liberal use of olive oil. c. decreased sodium intake. d. the liberal use of safflower oil.
Haustration in the large intestine is accomplished by alternating waves of relaxation and con- traction of smooth muscle lasting for several minutes
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The name of a lipid neutral fatty acid (i.e., one that does not seem to affect LDL levels) is:
a. oleic. b. linolenic. c. stearic. d. myristic.