A child is born with a mutation that causes dehydrocholesterol to be unreactive when exposed to sunlight. This will lead to the child developing rickets.

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


True

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In cardiac muscle cells, the release of Ca2+ through L-type Ca2+ channels depolarizes the sarcoplasmic reticulum and inhibits the release of any additional Ca2+ necessary for excitation-contraction coupling.

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

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Which cranial nerve is involved in the pathway for hearing?

A. CN VII B. CN VI C. CN VIII  D. CN V

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Hypothalamic releasing hormones stimulate which gland to release hormones?

a) thyroid gland b) pituitary gland c) adrenal gland d) endocrine gland

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The pubic symphysis connects the two hip bones anteriorly and provides a little movement during childbirth. Choose the most appropriate tissue for this structure that is subjected to both pressure and stretch

A) elastic cartilage B) fibrocartilage C) hyaline cartilage D) bone

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