The human body may stop responding to a stimulus even though the original stimulus is still present; this is a process referred to as receptor adaptation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The cell also lacks F factors and F plasmids. Upon its death, this bacterium should be able to participate in _____

A) conjugation B) transduction C) transformation D) conjugation and transduction

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Amniotic eggs evolved as a means to

A. protect the embryo while the parent sits on the egg. B. protect the embryo from predators. C. prevent the embryo from drying out. D. allow the parent to gather food, not sit on the nest.

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Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?

a. pituitary gland b. pancreas c. hypothalamus d. adrenal glands e. thyroid gland

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The most fundamental and important molecule that distinguishes living systems from nonliving matter is ____

a. protein b. DNA c. fructose d. water e. glucose

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