The posterior pituitary gland is also known as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
neurohypophysis
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A. cells and ground substance. B. protein fibers and ground substance. C. cells and protein fibers. D. ground substance and intracellular fluid. E. ground substance only.
Describe the role of the medulla oblongata
A) The medulla oblongata functions in conscious thought, memory storage and processing, and regulating skeletal muscle contractions. B) The medulla oblongata contains centers involved with emotions, autonomic function, and hormone production. C) The medulla oblongata relays sensory information to other parts of the brainstem and to the thalamus. It also contains centers that regulate autonomic functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure. D) The medulla oblongata coordinates and modulates motor commands coming from the cerebral cortex. E) The medulla oblongata processes visual and auditory information and controls reflexes triggered by those stimuli.
What does enzyme specificity mean?
A) Enzymes do not change or degrade after a reaction. B) An enzyme is able to speed up several different chemical reactions C) Enzymes can only bind to one type or shape of substrate . D) Enzymes require a specific temperature and pH for optimum activity
Which term describes the volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration?
A) Inspiratory reserve volume B) Tidal volume C) Expiratory reserve volume D) Residual volume