What element is necessary for the production of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)?

A.)calcium
B.)iodine
C.)potassium
D.)magnesium


B.)iodine

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A pebble kicked up into a shoe causes the ________ of localized deep pressure, but the ________ of it is an awareness of discomfort.

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

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Which of the following has effects similar to FSH in teleost reproduction?

a. GTH-1 b. MIH c. GTH-2 d. AVT e. GnRH

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Autoimmune disease arises when the immune system is no longer tolerant of self-antigens and antibodies are produced to attack the body's own tissues

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Where would you expect to find numerous gap junctions in muscular tissue?

A. The sarcoplasmic reticulum of skeletal muscle B. The A bands of skeletal and cardiac muscle C. The sarcolemma of skeletal muscle D. The intercalated discs of cardiac muscle E. Multiunit smooth muscle

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