The large tarsal bone is called the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


calcaneus

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Which statement below best describes why diabetics are two times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than non-diabetics?

A) Diabetics tend to be obese and, therefore, cannot get enough aerobic exercise. B) Diabetes leads to high cholesterol levels and, therefore, atherosclerosis. C) Diabetics must take insulin and, therefore, their blood glucose levels fluctuate causing tremendous stress on all systems of their bodies. D) Diabetes leads to heart disease because of the side effects of insulin on the cardiovascular system. E) Diabetes promotes bacterial infections which will eventually destroy the he

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Glucose -6-phosphate (G6P) binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase (GS), increasing the probability of enzyme-substrate binding. G6P is an example of a(n) ________. Based on its name, what do you think is the role of GS?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Why do some animals become "resistant" to their dose of phenobarbital? a. They excrete this drug through the kidneys

b. They cannot biotransform this drug. c. Liver enzymes are induced causing the animal to develop tolerance. d. The half-life of the drug is shortened due to the high level of protein binding.

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A deficiency in vitamin ______ may lead to bleeding problems

A. A B. K C. D D. E E. C

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