Select the correct statement regarding adipose tissue.
A) It is composed mostly of extracellular matrix.
B) Its primary function is nutrient storage.
C) Mature adipose cells are highly mitotic.
D) Most of the cell volume is occupied by the nucleus.
B) Its primary function is nutrient storage.
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a. paradoxical sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements. b. a person normally passes through paradoxical sleep before entering slow-wave sleep. c. dreaming occurs only during paradoxical sleep. d. the EEG pattern during paradoxical sleep is similar to that of an alert, awake person. e. a specified amount of paradoxical sleep appears to be required.
You witness your friend Greg in a fist-fight. He is hit in the jaw and when you look at him, his face appears misaligned. You drive him to the emergency department and are not surprised to learn that he has a broken
A) temporal bone. B) zygomatic bone. C) mandible. D) external auditory meatus. E) clavicle.
Which of the following statements is an example of the body's ability to maintain homeostasis?
A. Connie has diabetes and must take insulin injections to control her high blood glucose levels. B. Michael has been sick with the flu and he has a fever. C. Mary had a physical and was pleased to hear that her blood pressure was within the normal range. D. Bill must be sure to take his blood pressure medication in order to control his chronic hypertension.
A fever ________ reproduction of bacteria and ________ CAMs on the endothelium of capillaries of lymph nodes.
A. inhibits; increases B. stimulates; increases C. stimulates; decreases D. inhibits; decreases