The hydrophilic hormone released from the thyroid gland is ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
calcitonin
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Which statement is incorrect about smooth muscle?
a. It develops less tension per unit cross-sectional area compared to skeletal muscle. b. It can maintain tension with comparatively less ATP consumption than skeletal muscle. c. It lacks troponin. d. The range of lengths over which it can develop near maximal tension is greater than for skeletal muscle. e. In the walls of a hollow organ it can accommodate variable volumes with little change in the pressure exerted on the organ's contents.
What is the primary purpose of the liver in aiding digestion?
A) produces digestive enzymes B) produces alkaline solution to neutralize stomach acidity C) produces bile to emulsify fats in the small intestine D) produces substances that aid the large intestine in water absorption
Nervous system centers set the normal resting rate and depth of respiration. Which factors below can alter this normal respiratory rate and depth?
A) exercise, changes in blood CO2 levels, and changes in the pH of the blood B) changes in the pH of the blood C) changes in blood CO2 levels D) exercise
Dan injured the spinal nerves emerging from the lower lumbar and sacral region of the spinal cord during a horse-riding accident. After his injury, he reported numbness in his feet. Explain the connection between the loss of sensation he has described
and the plexus responsible for serving this area. What will be an ideal response?