The posterior pituitary releases into the blood two small peptide hormones, vasopressin and __________, which are synthesized by the neuronal cell bodies in the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


oxytocin; hypothalamus

Anatomy & Physiology

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The ________ cavity contains tiny bones that transmit sound vibrations to the organ of hearing in the inner ear.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Explain the pathology and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in infants.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT an explanation for how one gene can produce more than one protein?

A. Posttranslational methylation and phosphorylation B. Different carbohydrates bonded to the protein C. Various cuts and splices of mRNA D. Different groups of polypeptides associating to make different proteins

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Which muscle acts as an antagonist for plantar flexion?

A) gastrocnemius B) soleus C) fibularis longus D) tibialis anterior

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