During gestation, powerful uterine contractions are suppressed by elevated levels of ________.

A) estrogen.
B) prostaglandins.
C) oxytocin.
D) progesterone.
E) All of the answers are correct.


D) progesterone.

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Which of the following glands is also part of the lymphatic/immune system?

A. Thymus gland B. Parotid gland C. Submandibular gland D. Parathyroid gland E. Thyroid gland

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Coronary artery disease can diminish myocardial blood flow resulting in the death of myocardial cells. This condition is known as a myocardial

A. attack. B. angina. C. necrosis. D. cirrhosis. E. infarction.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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