In order for homeostasis to be maintained a(n) ________ must detect a specific stimulus

a. affector
b. sensory receptor
c. gland
d. sensory affector
e. effector


b

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a. fast anaerobic fibers only b. slow muscle fibers only c. slow muscle fibers and fast aerobic muscle fibers d. fast aerobic and fast anaerobic muscle fibers e. slow muscle fibers and fast anaerobic fibers

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Which of the following represents genes that have the potential to mutate and cause cancer?

a. proto-oncogenes b. transgenes c. oncogenes d. tumor suppressor genes

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Which of the following statements about incinerators is FALSE?

A.Incinerators reduce the volume of material that needs to be landfilled. B.Incinerators are expensive to build and operate. C.The burning of waste reduces the toxic and hazardous materials in the waste stream, as the heat neutralizes the toxins. D.Burning solid waste in incinerators can be used to produce energy.

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