Which of these hormones is released by the posterior pituitary gland?

a. thyroid hormone
b. antidiuretic hormone
c. glucagon
d. insulin


Answer: b. antidiuretic hormone

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

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A. requires the production of lysozyme encoded by the viral genome. B. requires the production of lysozyme encoded by the eukaryotic genome. C. requires the production of lysozyme encoded by the eukaryotic genome and kills the bacterial cell. D. kills the infected cell. E. requires the production of lysozyme encoded by the viral genome and kills the infected cell.

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Describe how you would initially manage a patient with sepsis and then what additional steps you would take if the patient needed to be put on life support

What will be an ideal response?

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The duplication of homeotic (Hox) genes has been significant in the evolution of animals because it _____

A) permitted the evolution of novel forms B) caused the extinction of major groups C) reduced morphological diversity into simpler forms of life D) allowed animals to survive on significantly fewer calories

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