The protein found in muscle cells that stores and then releases oxygen when needed is called _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


Answer: Myoglobin

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A postsynaptic potential is a graded potential that is the result of a neurotransmitter released into the synapse between two neurons. 2. Large-diameter nerve fibers conduct impulses much faster than small-diameter fibers. 3. The nodes of Ranvier are found only on myelinated, peripheral neuron processes. 4. Unipolar neurons have axons structurally divided into peripheral and central processes. 5. A stimulus traveling toward a synapse appears to open calcium ion channels at the presynaptic end, which in turn promotes fusion of synaptic vesicles to the axonal membrane.

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Which term refers to the ability of a local potential to cause a neuron to send a signal?

A. Graded B. Excitatory C. Decrimental D. Inhibitory

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Dissection of human bodies became part of formal medical school coursework in

the ______ century. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) has ________ two hydrogens.

lost gained shared

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