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Q: Which leukocyte is not a granulocyte? A. monocyte B. basophil C. eosinophil D. neutrophil

A: Leukocytes, also called as White Blood Cells(WBCs) play a major role in our immune system by protect...

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A: Transpiration can be defined as the process in which water is evaporated from the plant body in the ...

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A: Adrenocorticotropic hormone is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by and secreted by the anterior...

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A: The cardiovascular system mainly consist of heart, blood vessels and the blood which carries oxygen ...

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A: It is gastric artery

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Q: Describe the cerebral cortex.

A: Two cortical hemispheres comprise the cerebrum, the outermost membrane called the cortex (grey matte...

Q: Describe how bile and pancreatic juice secretion into the small intestine are regulated.

A: The digestive system is the essential machinery of the human body. It consists of series of organs, ...

Q: What parts of the eye provide refracting surfaces?

A: The refractive surface of the eye is the cornea and the lens. 

Q: Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?a. lubricates the jointb. provides nutrients ...

A: Synovial fluid is a fluid found between the joints; it cushions the end of the bones and reduces the...

Q: Increased levels of thyroxine would Select one: a. increase thyroxine through positive feedback b....

A: The correct option is c. decrease thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) through negative feedback  

Q: At an active muscle, red blood cells drop off and pick up .a. hemoglobin; bicarbonate c. hemoglobin;...

A: The correct option is d.  oxygen gas; carbon dioxide gas

Q: Enumerate the functions of the spinal cord?

A: The base of the brain has an extensive opening through which the spinal cord comes out. This opening...

Q: Explain the Junctions Between Epithelial Cells ?

A: Epithelial cells or tissue is one of the four major types of tissues in the body and can be  found t...

Q: Which of the following is TRUE of the manner in which visual information is transferred from the eye...

A: The visual system consists of the sensory organ (the eye) and parts of the central nervous system (t...

Q: Potential energya. is energy caused by movement of an object.b. is the form of energy that is actual...

A: Potential energy is the energy produced or stored when the object is at rest. The energy is formed b...

Q: An athlete is sweating profusely but does not rehydrate. The changing conditions are detected by osm...

A: Different organ systems constitute the human body. Each organ system is essential for maintaining th...

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A: The heart consists of muscular fibers and fibrous rings which helps to attach them in their specific...

Q: Identify the substance that may be measured to estimate the glomerular filtration rate

A: The glomerular filtration rate is referred to as the test used to identify how the kidneys of an org...

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Q: Differentiate among chromatin, chromatids, andchromosomes.

A: Chromatin is a long chain of DNA. It is a form of a chromosome before undergoing cell division.  Chr...

Q: Many caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, and cola drinks have diuretic effects on the body. W...

A: The correct option is b. Caffeine inhibits ADH, which reduces the reabsorption of water in the kidne...

Q: Which of the following best describes the diagram?     A filament of myosin during cross bridg...

A: The answer is sliding filament theory

Q: The motor neurons affected by ALS are found in the spinal nerves and peripheral branches of those sp...

A: A motor neuron (or motoneuron) is a neuron whose cell body is located in the motor cortex, brainstem...

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A: The visual system incorporates the sense organ called the eye and several parts of the central nervo...

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A: The absorptive state is referred to as the period at which the gastrointestinal tract is full, and t...

Q: Describe how muscles generate different levels ofcontractive force.

A: Muscles are referred to as soft tissues present in the body composed of protein known as actin and m...

Q: Define clitoris

A: In humans, the female reproductive system is responsible for performing various functions such as th...

Q: Early in development (4 months after fertilization), the testesa. are found in the abdominal cavity....

A: Testes perform two functions: Spermatogenesis Secretion of hormones  Spermatogenesis is the proces...

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A: Human Heart: One of the most essential organs responsible for maintaining life is the human heart. I...

Q: QUESTION 17 Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for Parkinson's disease? Deep brain sti...

A: Parkinson's disease is degenerative brain disorder that results in tremors, stiffness and difficulty...

Q: Which are the least numerous of the leukocytes? Eosinophils Monocytes O Basophils Neutrophils O Lymp...

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Q: Why Eplerenone (trade name Inspra) is prescribed ?

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Q: When the blood pressure drops, the body responds by Select one: a. decreasing ADH production to de...

A: Blood pressure can be defined as the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessel...

Q: Why are synaptic vesicles present in axon but not in dendrites?

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Q: The muscle used in breathing is the a. oblique. b. diaphragm. c. rectus abdominis. d. smooth.

A: Breathing is more commonly known as the process of respiration. It is the process during which air i...

Q: Distinguish between the various types of glial cells, andcompare their structures and function.

A: Glial cells are also known as neuroglial cells. The glial cells do not participate in synaptic inter...

Q: Discuss the major functions of bones.

A: Bones are hard living tissues that acts a scaffold in holding the body together. There are nearly 20...