The nucleolus functions mainly in the synthesis of DNA

a. true
b. false


Ans: b. false

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Because so many Na+ ions move into a cell during an action potential and so many K+ ions move out, no further action potentials can be generated in a given membrane until the Na+, K+-ATPase pumps can restore the concentration gradient.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Considered one of the leading causes of death in the United States for both men and women, at least two people per ________ in the United States experience coronary artery disease (CAD)-related events, according to the American Heart Association.

a. minute b. hour c. day d. week e. month

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Cones have higher acuity than rods because

a. cones respond more to long wavelengths of light b. there are three types of cones c. there is little convergence in the cone pathways within the retina d. there are more cones than rods e. the photopigment in cones breaks down more rapidly than the photopigment in rods.

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Primary bronchi enter their respective lungs along with pulmonary vessels, nerves, and lymphatics at which region?

A) base B) apex C) hilum D) cardiac notch E) superior lobe

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