In a blood pressure reading such as 120/80, the lower number refers to the

1.Anastolic pressure
2.Diastolic pressure
3.Sinoatrial strength
4.Systolic pressure


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A. NADPH. B. ATP. C. oxygen. D. NADH. E. FADH2.

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Explain how the loss of heterozygosity (LOH) leads a cell to become cancerous

What will be an ideal response?

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

1. Juvenile hormone is a critical growth regulatory and maturity hormone in people. 2. A growth-hormone releasing hormone tumor in the brain could lead to stunted growth in children. 3. Insulin's affect on reducing blood glucose levels are counteracted by glucagon's actions, which increase blood glucose. 4. Often one is not acclimated to the cold after having moved from a warm to cooler climate. Similarly, individuals may have difficulty adjusting to the heat after having moved from a cold to warm region. This difficulty in acclimating to different temperatures most likely requires adjustments in thyroid gland activity.

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Which of the following is an exergonic reaction?

a. folding laundry b. synthesizing a protein c. burning wood for a campfire d. building a tower out of blocks

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