Cortisol is bound mostly to a plasma protein specific for it, which is known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
corticosteroid-binding globulin (transcortin)
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Which of the following statements is NOT true of the cerebellum?
A. It is considered the "little brain." B. It is posterior to the brain stem. C. It is responsible for sensory and motor coordination and balance. D. It helps regulate water balance and sleep cycles.
Cells in a lymph node that engulf and destroy damaged cells, foreign substances, and
cellular debris are A) lymphocytes. B) cytokines. C) macrophages. D) mast cells.
An increase in the curvature of the lens for near vision is called
A) Accommodation B) Scaffolding C) Calibration D) Equilibration
Which of the following is not true of otoliths?
A. They cause the stereocilia to bend, which is the stimulus for sending nerve impulses to the cerebrum. B. They add weight to the otolithic membrane as the head is tilted, which causes it to sag. C. They are embedded in the gelatinous portion of the otolithic membrane. D. They consist of magnesium chloride. E. All of these are true of otoliths.