Retinitis pigmentosa is a disorder in which the photoreceptors of the retina slowly degenerate. At the onset, a person suffering from retinitis pigmentosa loses the ability to see in dim light and grayscale. Of the two types of photoreceptors in the eye, the ________ must be degrading first.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A pyrogen induces the development of ____________________
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Energy sources available to form ATP in muscle fibers are
1 . phosphorylation of ADP by creatine phosphate 2 . oxidative phosphorylation of ADP in the mitochondria 3 . phosphorylation of ADP by the glycolytic pathway in the cytosol a. (1) and (2) are correct. b. (2) and (3) are correct. c. (1) and (3) are correct. d. (1), (2), and (3) are correct. e. none of these answers.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Arteriosclerosis is sometimes called hardening of the arteries. 2. Fatty deposits that build up in the blood vessels can develop into a condition called atherosclerosis. 3. A cataract is caused by pressure building up inside the eyeball. 4. The clouding of the lens of the eye is called a cataract. 5. Glasses can successfully treat glaucoma.
The energy content of foods is commonly given in units of
A) ATP units. B) carbohydrate. C) grams (also, g, or gms). D) kilocalories (also, kcal or Cal). E) degrees Celsius.