The ________ root carries sensory nerve fibers to the spinal cord.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


posterior

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spindle fibers telomeres chromatids actin and myosin

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The link between a first messenger and a second messenger in a cell that responds to peptide hormones is usually

A) cAMP. B) cGMP. C) adenyl cyclase. D) a G protein. E) calcium ion levels.

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Studies investigating the differences between the cerebral hemispheres have demonstrated all of the following EXCEPT:

A. speech is usually localized in the left hemisphere B. each hemisphere receives sensory input from and has motor control of the opposite side of the body C. lesions of Broca's area in the left hemisphere lead to an inability to understand spoken or written language D. the corpus callosum is necessary to transfer information between the hemispheres E. the right hemisphere is more capable of spatial tasks

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In response to cold stimuli, human beings increase their rate of heat production primarily by increasing basal metabolic rate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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