Umami taste receptors respond to the amino acid glutamate; these receptors guide the intake of proteins

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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A farmer has an outbreak of salmonella on his farm, and a specific vaccine is made for those bacteria. This type of vaccine is a/an a. antitoxin

b. antisera. c. autogenous. d. autovalent.

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

1. General senses are evenly distributed over the surface of the body. 2. The conjunctiva is the clear part of the sclera of the eye. 3. Dilation of the pupil is caused by the contraction of the iris. 4. In bright light, the iris muscles would tend to contract. 5. The ciliary muscle affects the eye’s ability to focus.

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The motor neuron pool of a skeletal muscle consists of the neurons of all of the motor units of that muscle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What makes an isotope radioactive?

A. It releases energy to become stable. B. It releases hydrogen ions into solution. C. It breaks down into hydrogen and electrons. D. It has more protons than electrons.

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