Which of the following describes ghrelin? Choose the correct option
A) A peptide highly concentrated in the intestines that is released into the bloodstream when the intestines are empty
B) A peptide released by the magnocellular cells of the hypothalamus when the stomach is full
C) A peptide released by the magnocellular cells of the hypothalamus when the stomach is empty
D) A peptide highly concentrated in the stomach that is released into the bloodstream when the stomach is empty
Ans: D
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A) Etiology B) Idiopathic C) Pathogenesis D) Sequela
Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cells and the number of layers. Which of the following is a correctly matched description and type of epithelial tissue?
A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with the intercellular matrix; some do not extend to surface. B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all cells rest on the basement membrane. C) Glandular epithelium: arises from surface epithelia and underlying connective tissue. D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers of cells; the deepest layer rests on the basement membrane.
All of the following abbreviations refer to diseases of the blood vessels EXCEPT ________
A) PVD B) CAD C) HTN D) ECG
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a. process of study; study of b. condition c. protein