When worn-out red blood cells are destroyed, the hemoglobin is degraded to a yellow pigment known as ____________________, which is excreted into the bile

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


bilirubin

Anatomy & Physiology

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This receptor responds to acetylcholine from both sympathetic and parasympathetic preganglionic fibers:

a. muscarinic b. alpha c. beta d. nicotinic

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Describe the simplest type of unicellular exocrine gland

A) Simple alveolar (acinar) gland; this is found during embryonic development and not in adults. B) Simple tubular gland; this gland has a single duct that does not divide at the straight glandular cells. C) Simple coiled tubular gland; this has a single duct but a coiled secretory area. D) Goblet cell; this cell is scattered among absorptive cells in the intestines. E) Simple holocrine cell; this cell will burst to release its secretions.

Anatomy & Physiology

Although severing a peripheral axon leads to some degeneration, the neurilemma remains largely intact

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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