Which of the following will increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
A. An increase in product concentration
B. Enzyme inhibition
C. A decreased temperature
D. An increase in reactant concentration
Answer: D
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A. It stimulates protein synthesis in muscle cells, and is permissive of triglyceride synthesis by adipocytes. B. It directly stimulates gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, and increases sensitivity of muscle and adipose tissue to insulin. C. It decreases blood glucose by increasing the sensitivity of muscle and adipose tissue to insulin. D. It increases sensitivity of muscle and adipose to insulin, and inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver. E. It is permissive of gluconeogenesis and lipolysis, and reduces sensitivity of muscle and adipose tissue to insulin.
The second neuron in an autonomic pathway is called a ________ neuron.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Why will a patient that injures a tendon feel pain at the joint?
a) A tendon is within the articular capsule of a joint, and when contracted, pain is felt within the joint. b) A tendon attaches two bones together at a joint and if damaged, the pain is felt at the joint. c) A tendon crosses a joint, and when the tendon is pulled taut by the muscle, the pain is felt at the joint. d) Tendons are fluid-filled sacs that minimize friction and will rupture when injured, causing joint pain.
Which of the following structures is contained within the abdominopelvic cavity?
A. Liver B. Lower esophageal sphincter C. Spleen D. Pancreas E. Superior vena cava