In the process called ________, glucose is broken down to two pyruvate molecules.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
glycolysis
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Cell bodies for sensory neurons are located in the
A) anterior horn of spinal cord gray matter. B) lateral horn of spinal cord gray matter. C) posterior horn of spinal cord gray matter. D) dorsal root ganglia. E) posterior columns.
What helps keep the alveoli from collapsing during exhalation?
A. Surfactant B. Oxygen C. Water D. Mucus E. Intrinsic factor
In aerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose, __ FADH2's are formed, each of which yields ~___ ATPs apiece.
A) 2...2 B) 2...3 C) 4...2 D) 4...3
What would happen following a complete parathyroidectomy and no post-surgical pharmacotherapy was initiated?
A. Blood calcium levels could drop to dangerously low levels. B. Blood calcium levels would increase to dangerous levels. C. No net effect on calcium levels over time as the thyroid would enlarge and secrete additional calcitonin to compensate. D. Blood calcium levels would increase slightly, but not to dangerous levels.