What types of molecules undergo ?-oxidation? Briefly explain why this process is necessary

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Fatty acids undergo ?-oxidation. During each round of ?-oxidation, seven each of NADH and FADH2 are made and a molecule of acetyl-CoA that is then fed into the citric acid cycle is produced. These products are critical for ATP synthesis from a fatty acid.

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a. true b. false

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The process of bone repair includes these steps: a: Fracture hematoma formsb: Bone is remodeledc: Fibrocartilaginous callus formsd: Bony callus formsThe correct chronological order for these steps is

A. a - b - d - c B. d - a - b - c C. a - c - d - b D. c - d - b - a E. b - a - c - d

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Homeostatic control that takes place at the tissue or cell by using paracrine or autocrine signals is called ________.

A) down-regulation B) Cannon's law C) reflex control D) local control

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the tensor tympani and stapedius muscles?

A. Protection of the inner ear against continuous loud sounds B. Optimization of the state of the inner ear for hearing over certain frequency ranges C. Reflexive contraction when vocalizing to reduce the loudness of your own voice D. Protection of the delicate inner ear from sudden intermittent loud sounds

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