Define degenerative joint disease

What will be an ideal response?


Occurs when a joint becomes so worn that the cartilage lining the joint thins and dislocation can occur.

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This hormone is tied to circadian rhythms:

a. GH b. melatonin c. FSH d. GnRH e. SCN

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Phospholipids are important components of the plasma membrane. What does "E" represent on the diagram?

A. phosphorus B. oxygen C. nitrogen D. polar (hydrophilic) region E. nonpolar (hydrophobic) region

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Leukemia involves

A. a decrease in leukocyte production. B. a bacterial infection. C. uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells. D. a viral infection.

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A reversible reaction is one where

A) there are large changes in the net free energy from substrate to product. B) there is no change in the net free energy from substrate to product. C) there are small changes in the net free energy from substrate to product. D) a reaction between products is unlikely due to the high activation energy.

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