Which of the following is an infection?
A) Bursitis B) A sprain C) Osteoarthritis D) Lyme disease
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Question 2) Transmitting an impulse from one neuron to another involves a(n)
A) neurotransmitter traveling from postsynaptic axons across a synapse to presynaptic
dendrites or a cell body.
B) neurotransmitter traveling from presynaptic dendrites across a synapse to
postsynaptic axons or a cell body.
C) impulse stimulating a presynaptic axon to release a neurotransmitter into a synaptic
cleft.
D) impulse stimulating presynaptic dendrites to release a neurotransmitter into a
synaptic cleft.
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Question 3) Which of the following describes a female's pelvis compared to a male's pelvis?
A) A cavity that is wider in all dimensions, with lighter bones.
B) A cavity that is narrower in all dimensions, with lighter bones.
C) A cavity that is narrower in all dimensions, with heavier bones.
D) A cavity that is wider in all dimensions, with heavier bones.
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Question 4) The enzyme acetylecholinesterase causes acetylcholine to
A) form cross-bridges.
B) decompose.
C) be secreted from the motor end plate.
D) bind to actin.
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Question 5) The Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum take part in secretion.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 6) Cutaneous melanomas are associated with
A) occasional exposure to X-rays.
B) prolonged exposure to low-intensity sunlight.
C) short exposure to high-intensity sunlight.
D) exposure to background radiation.
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Question 7) Oxidation forms chemical bonds.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 8) If a neuron receives a series of stimuli whose effect is excitatory but subthreshold, the
neuron is more excitable to incoming stimulation than before and is said to be
A) facilitated. B) refractory. C) graded. D) amplified.
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Question 9) The inner lining of the abdomen is a _______ membrane.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Question 10) In a subdural hematoma resulting from a blow to the head, blood accumulates between
the
A) arachnoid mater and brain. B) pia mater and brain.
C) dura mater and arachnoid mater. D) dura mater and skull.
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