What do alpha cells of the pancreas secrete?
A. Somatostatin
B. Insulin
C. Pancreatic polypeptide
D. Glucagon
E. Gastrin
Answer: D
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How many chromosomes do human somatic cells contain?
a. 48 b. 46 c. 32 d. 24 e. 23
Which of the following properties characterize fast-oxidative muscle fibers?
a. high myosin-ATPase activity b. low myosin-ATPase activity c. low oxidative capacity d. both high myosin-ATPase activity and low oxidative capacity are correct. e. both low myosin-ATPase activity and low oxidative capacity.
Where, specifically, do auditory nerve signals originate?
A. Basilar membrane B. Spiral ganglion C. Cochlea D. Modiolus E. Spiral organ (organ of Corti)
After the cells lining the proximal convoluted tubule remove all organic nutrients, plasma proteins, and ions from the filtrate, additional reabsorption of water and electrolytes occurs in the:
A) glomerulus. B) macula densa. C) loop of Henle. D) distal convoluted tubule.