The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of:

a. electrons
b. neutrons
c. protons
d. both B and C above


c. protons

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The muscle that causesĀ an action is the

A. agonist. B. antagonist. C. mediator. D. synergist.

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Pressure waves of frequencies associated with sound reception are transferred from the upper compartment through the thin vestibular membrane into the cochlear duct and then through the basilar membrane into the lower compartment

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Calcitonin is secreted by the:

A. adrenal glands. B. thyroid gland. C. parathyroid glands. D. pituitary gland.

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The hormone primarily responsible for the milk let-down reflex is _________.

A) prolactin. B) estrogen. C) progesterone. D) oxytocin. E) growth hormone.

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