Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids yields a group of compounds called ____________________ that can be utilized by the brain for energy during starvation

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ketone bodies (or ketones)

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Frank has a microbial infection attacking his brain. Which cell type would you expect to proliferate and be most active during this time?

A. Schwann cells B. Oligodendrocytes C. Microglia D. Astrocytes E. Ependymal cells

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________ receive impulses from other neurons, whereas ________ generate action potentials for transmission to other cells

A) Dendrites; axons B) Axons; dendrites C) Dendrites; glial cells D) Axons; glial cells

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Testosterone is produced by the ________, under influence of the hormone ________.

A. interstitial cells; LH B. spermatogonia; FSH C. spermatogonia; LH D. interstitial cells; testosterone

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____________________ provide the most ATP molecules for use by muscle fibers contracting over a long period of time

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