What are the functions of the pancreas?
A. Production of renin and regulation of blood pressure.
B. Storage and movement of food into the small intestine.
C. Concentration and storage of bile until it is needed for digestion.
D. Production of insulin and certain enzymes that aid in digestion.
Answer: D. Production of insulin and certain enzymes that aid in digestion.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The presence of more oxytocin receptors in the uterus leads to weak, irregular contractions known as ________
A) dystocia B) Braxton Hicks C) menopause D) cryptorchidism E) C-section
Suppose both excitatory and inhibitory neurons synapse with a single postsynaptic neuron. What determines if an action potential is initiated in the postsynaptic neuron?
A. the kind of neuron involved B. the size of the neuron involved C. whether the neuron is myelinated or non-myelinated D. the number of EPSPs in relation to the number of IPSPs E. This situation is not possible in humans.
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A. Protein B. Creatine C. Sports drinks with electrolytes D. Fatty acids E. Sugar