Muscle cells that are not exercised will atrophy, or shrink in size. Lou Gehrig's disease affects nervous tissue but also causes muscle atrophy. What type of nerve cell must be affected to cause this muscle-wasting condition?
A) interneurons
B) sensory neurons
C) neuroglial cells
D) motor neurons
D
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. G pairs with T and A pairs with C. b. G pairs with A and C pairs with T. c. G pairs with C and A pairs with T. d. G pairs with C and U pairs with A.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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