A(n) ________ is an abstract, simplified representation of a real system, allowing us to predict some behavior or response using a set of explicit assumptions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


model

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A. Blood parathyroid hormone levels would decrease. B. Blood parathyroid hormone levels would increase. C. Blood vitamin D (1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D) would be stimulated. D. Blood calcium levels are not under control by hormones. E. Vitamin D would be converted to vitamin E.

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The process by which cells acquire specialized forms and functions is called

A. cell growth. B. cell elasticity. C. cell differentiation. D. cell replication. E. None of the choices are correct.

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In designing a new drug that may interfere with G-protein coupled receptor interacting protein functions, one possible target for drug action is not

A) altering ligand affinity for the receptor. B) promoting close association with other signal proteins. C) modifying epinephrine production. D) promoting receptor dimerization. E) controlling receptor localization in the membrane.

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Water treatment processes for drinking water

A. are similar to wastewater treatment. B. are only necessary when using recycled water. C. includes disinfection but not filtration. D. has no biological treatment phase.

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