Binding of erythropoietin to its extracellular receptor engages which of the following signaling pathways?

a. JAK/STAT                                                  b. Ras/MAP kinase

c. PI-3 kinase                                                  d. TGF-β

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#Question id: 12205

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Before the preovulatory surge in luteinizing hormone, granulosa cells of the follicle secrete which of the following?

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Neonates that are kept in 100% oxygen incubators for several days become blind when they are removed from the incubator, a condition referred to as retrolental fibroplasia. What is the explanation for the loss of sight?

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#Question id: 12207

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following hormones activate enzyme-linked receptors?

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#Question id: 12208

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following is produced by the trophoblast cells during the first 3 weeks of pregnancy?

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#Question id: 12209

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

At birth, a large, well-nourished baby is found to have a plasma glucose concentration of 17 mg/Dl (normal is 80 to 100 mg/dL) and a plasma insulin concentration twice the normal value. What is the explanation for these findings?

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#Question id: 12210

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following stimulates the secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?