The master gland that acts in response to stimuli from the hypothalamus is the:

A) thyroid
B) pituitary
C) pineal
D) parathyroid


B

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A. a and c B. a and e C. c and e D. c and d E. b and d

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What are the three ways CO2 is transported in blood? Approximately what percentage is transported by each way?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. As the lung expands, the pressure within the lung decreases, so air moves out until the pressure inside the lung is equal to the pressure outside the body. B. As the lung expands, the pressure within the lung increases, so air moves in until the pressure inside the lung is equal to the pressure outside the body. C. As the lung expands, the pressure within the lung decreases, so air moves out until the pressure inside the lung is greater than the pressure outside the body. D. As the lung expands, the pressure within the lung decreases, so air moves in until the pressure inside the lung is equal to the pressure outside the body.

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What function(s) is/are associated with the basal ganglia? Huntington's disease affects the cerebral basal ganglia, causing neural degeneration, and resulting in abnormal muscle movements and cognitive decline. What may cause the cognitive decline? Effective treatment for Huntington's has been elusive, but recently it was shown that a cause of neuron degeneration may be calcium overload. What

potential type of treatment does this suggest? What will be an ideal response?

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