What are the two distinct endocrine cell types that comprise the thyroid gland, and what do they secrete?

What will be an ideal response?


C cells secrete calcitonin, and follicle cells secrete thyroid hormones.

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Generation of an action potential at an axon of a neuron may be caused by

A) a change in the number of Schwann cells surrounding the axon. B) stimulation of any portion of the dendrites of the neuron. C) input from various presynaptic cells. D) stimulation of any portion of the dendrites of the neuron and/or input from various presynaptic cells. E) All of the answers are correct.

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Consuming meat that has been infected with a prion can lead to the disease

A.  trichomoniasis. B.  bovine spongiform encephalopathy. C.  clostridium tetani. D.  histoplasmosis.

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In general, the movements demonstrated at plane joints between the carpals are

A.  rotations. B.  gliding movements. C.  flexions and extensions. D.  circumductions. E.  pivots.

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__________ is a shiny coat for show horses

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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