Merocrine sweat glands

A) are most common in the axillary and inguinal regions of the body.
B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
C) respond only in times of stress.
D) are active only in areas of dense hair.
E) are absent in the palms and soles.


B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.

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Why is the genetic code described as a triplet code?

A) It is described as a triplet code because 3 ATP molecules are required to produce each protein. B) It is described as a triplet code because a sequence of three nitrogenous bases specifies the identity of a specific amino acid. C) It is described as a triplet code because a minimum of three amino acids are required to produce a functional protein. D) It is described as a triplet code because three RNA molecules participate in the transcription of the DNA. E) It is described as a triplet code because there are three nucleotides in DNA.

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What muscles originate and insert on the bones of the thoracic limb?

What will be an ideal response?

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Binding of ACh with receptor sites on the motor end plate opens chemical messenger-gated cation channels in the motor end plate, bringing about depolarization of the motor end plate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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