____________ and ____________ are chemicals released from first-order neurons in the hypothalamus; the first one mentioned enhances appetite and the second one suppresses appetite

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Neuropeptide Y, melanocortin

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

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Sulfur dioxide is classified as..

A) an inhalant. B) a heavy metal. C) a carcinogen. D) a particulate.

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Which of the following muscles acts to decrease thoracic volume during forced exhalation?

A) internal intercostal muscles B) pectoralis minor C) serratus posterior D) diaphragm

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Which best describes a "myofibril"?

A. It is a single skeletal-muscle cell. B. It is a cylindrical cellular organelle composed of myofilaments. C. It is a hollow membranous structure that stores calcium. D. It is composed of a single type of protein and forms cross-bridges. E. It is a fibrous junction between a muscle cell and a tendon.

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