The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________

A) as a protective coating when one is swimming
B) when the air temperature drops
C) by high temperatures
D) by hormones, especially androgens


D

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A) Pharynx B) Appendix C) Colon D) Anus

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The four groups of organic compounds are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________ ____________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Bone growth in width that occurs due to weight lifting at age 40 is most likely ________

A) due to rickets B) none since bones do not grow after adolescence C) appositional growth D) occurring at the epiphyseal lines E) occurring at the epiphyseal plates

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A person who consumes large amounts of sodium bicarbonate ("baking soda") to settle an upset stomach risks

A) respiratory acidosis. B) respiratory alkalosis. C) metabolic acidosis. D) metabolic alkalosis.

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