The specific type of cell that a particular hormone affects is called its __________ cell.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


target cell

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Daughter cells produced in meiosis have one-fourth the number of chromosomes as daughter cells produced in mitosis.

half the number of chromosomes as daughter cells produced in mitosis. the same number of chromosomes as daughter cells produced in mitosis. twice the number of chromosomes as daughter cells produced in mitosis. four times the number of chromosomes as daughter cells produced in mitosis.

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The differing but complementary effects of calcitriol and parathyroid hormone on tissues involved in calcium metabolism illustrate the __________.

a. integrative effect b. antagonist effect c. permissive effect d. additive effect

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Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

A. Hyoglossus B. External intercostals C. Diaphragm D. Internal intercostals E. Stylohyoid

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Some ________ neurons are specialized to detect stimuli, whereas ________ neurons send signals to the effectors of the nervous system

A) afferent; efferent B) efferent; afferent C) afferent; association D) motor; sensory E) efferent; association

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