The movement of chromosomes during mitosis is due to ________.

spindle fibers
telomeres
chromatids
actin and myosin


spindle fibers

Anatomy & Physiology

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Manufacturers of some medications used to treat heartburn advertise that their products shut down the acid-producing pumps in the stomach. Where are these "acid-producing pumps"? In other words, which type of gastric gland cell secretes acid?

A. Chief cells B. Parietal cells C. Mucous neck cells D. Surface mucous cells E. Enteroendocrine cells

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Which substance is not reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule?

A. Glucose B. Sodium C. Water D. Potassium E. Creatinine

Anatomy & Physiology

Decussation of pyramids refers to crossover of major motor tracts in the ________ region of the brain

A) medulla oblongata B) mid brain C) thalamus D) pons

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How does the brain distinguish high-pitched from low-pitched sounds?

A. High-pitched sounds stimulate hair cells near the tip of the cochlea. B. Low-pitched sounds cause the cochlear nerve fibers to fire more rapidly. C. High-pitched sounds cause the basilar membrane to vibrate more vigorously. D. High-pitched sounds cause the cochlear nerve fibers to fire more rapidly. E. Low-pitched sounds stimulate hair cells near the tip of the cochlea.

Anatomy & Physiology