Growth hormone promotes growth of soft tissues by __________ and hyperplasia

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hypertrophy

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Which connective tissue cells become activated and produce antibodies when exposed to foreign materials?

A. Plasma cells B. Fixed macrophages C. Mast cells D. Fibroblasts E. Mesenchymal cells

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Depolarization of the ventricles is represented on an electrocardiogram by the

A) P wave. B) T wave. C) S wave. D) QRS complex. E) PR complex.

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.A. Innate immunityB. Antibody-mediated immunityC. Cell-mediated immunityD. Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunityE. Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityProvide protection against extracellular antigens

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Twelve-year old Madeline has not yet experienced a bone growth spurt, meaning she is not yet producing which particular chemicals necessary for this to occur?

A. Parathyroid hormone B. Sex hormones C. Growth hormone D. Calcitonin E. Vitamin D

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