The life threatening body-wide response that can occur when allergens enter the circulatory system and cause a severe drop in blood pressure is called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


anaphylaxis
anaphylactic shock

Biology & Microbiology

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Which of the following is the strongest evidence that protein structure and function are correlated?

A) Proteins function best at certain temperatures. B) Proteins have four distinct levels of structure and many functions. C) Enzymes tend to be globular in shape. D) Denatured (unfolded) proteins do not function normally.

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Which of the following germ layer-structure is mismatched?

A. mesoderm-notochord B. endoderm-lungs or respiratory tube C. ectoderm-epidermis D. mesoderm-digestive tract E. ectoderm-brain

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When a neuron is at rest

a. there are more positively charged ions inside the axon than outside it. b. there are more negatively charged ions inside the axon than outside it. c. there are more negatively charged ions outside the axon than inside it. d. there are equal amounts of negatively charged ions outside the axon and inside it. e. there are more positively charged ions outside the axon than inside it.

Biology & Microbiology

Bones are held together at joints by

a. tendons. b. intercellular junctions. c. ligaments. d. cartilage. e. collagen.

Biology & Microbiology