Glucagon increases blood glucose primarily by stimulating release of glucose from the _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: liver
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In a survivorship curve, a type II species, like a song bird, is a species that has
A. the highest probability of dying as it reaches its maximum life span. B. an extremely short life span. C. a strong possibility of becoming extinct in a relatively short period of time. D. an equal probability of dying at any age. E. the highest probability of dying at a very young age.
What is the proper sequence of air flow in the human respiratory system?
a. nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea b. nasal cavities, pharynx, bronchi, larynx, trachea c. nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi d. nasal cavities, larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi e. nasal cavities, bronchi, larynx, trachea, pharynx
Which of the following statements regarding the Epstein-Barr virus is incorrect?
A. An infection results in sudden leukocytosis. B. An infection typically requires hospitalization for about a week. C. The virus is transmitted by direct oral contact and saliva. D. The virus has a 30-50 day incubation period. E. Transmission has been documented through contaminated blood transfusions and organ transplants.
Hemophiliacs have blood that does not coagulate well, and they often die at a young age. The disease allele is recessive and X-linked
Which genetic possibilities can be predicted for the offspring of a hemophiliac male and a nonhemophiliac female who is a carrier for the disease? A) All children would be hemophiliac. B) All females would be hemophiliac. C) All males would be hemophiliac. D) Some males and females could be hemophiliac.