Which type of gland is ductless and secretes chemical messengers that are carried in the blood?

A. Exocrine
B. Endocrine


Answer: B

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1. Hair that is frequently cut or shaved will grow in faster and darker than it would if it had not been cut or shaved frequently. 2. The small pores in the skin of the face can be outlets for either eccrine or apocrine glands. 3. When the body is cold, blood vessels in the skin dilate and allow more blood to come through to warm up the skin.

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You have isolated two neurons joined by a synapse in a Petri dish. You have stimulated the first neuron at the axon hillock and successfully generated an action potential. However, there is no response by the postsynaptic neuron

Describe possible malfunctions in synaptic transmission that would prevent the postsynaptic neuron from responding as it should. What will be an ideal response?

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There are four posterior thoracic muscles. Select the exception.

A. Levator scapulae B. Subclavius C. Trapezius D. Rhomboid minor E. Rhomboid major

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Most neurons have multiple dendrites

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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