Receptors for both leptin and insulin (peptide hormones) are located in many parts of the nervous system, but most are in the hypothalamus, particularly in the _______________.

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


Arcuate nucleus

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Most human cell contains....... chromosomes:

a. 23 b. 46 c. 20 d. 100 trillions

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Water flows into the source end of a sieve tube because _____

A) sucrose has diffused into the sieve tube, making it hypotonic B) sucrose has been actively transported into the sieve tube, making it hypertonic C) water pressure outside the sieve tube forces in water D) the companion cell of a sieve tube actively pumps in water E) sucrose has been transported out of the sieve tube by active transport

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