In an adult, a solid, cordlike structure called the ______ ______ represents the

former umbilical vein.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


ligamentum teres

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Which hormones of the HPA axis stimulate the synthesis of epinephrine by chromaffin cells?

A) thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) B) growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) D) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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Testosterone is secreted by the

A) hypothalamus. B) adenohypophysis. C) nurse cells. D) interstitial cells. E) suprarenal cortex.

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A high local concentration of testosterone within the seminiferous tubules is essential for sustaining sperm production

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Separation of the cytoplasm during cell division is called ________. 

A. anaphase B. telophase C. mitosis D. cytokinesis E. metaphase

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