The junction across which electrical signals are passed from a neuron to a muscle fiber, a gland, or another neuron is called the

A) synapse. B) glia. C) soma. D) dendrite. E) axon.


A

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All of the following are composed primarily of proteins EXCEPT

a. enzymes. b. cytoskeleton. c. antibodies. d. DNA.

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The exclusive economic zone encompasses the area from the shore out to:

a. 3 miles. b. 12 miles. c. 20 miles. d. 100 miles. e. 200 miles.

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This type of tissue consists of fibroblasts, has

cells surrounded by a calcium matrix, and works with other tissues to move the body. This tissue type is

a. bone. b. cartilage. c. tendon. d. cardiac. e. loose connective

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Buffers are substances that help resist shifts in pH by

a) releasing to a solution when bases are added. b) both donating to a solution when bases are added, and accepting H+ when acids are added. c) releasing to a solution when acids are added. d) donating to a solution when bases are added. e) accepting from a solution when acids are added.

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