Serous Acini Have Ions Similar to Mucous Acini but Do

question 3

Multiple Choice

Serous acini have ions similar to mucous acini but do not have mucins. A mucous secretion is thinner and more watery.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Syndrome

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A measurement of the distance around the smallest area above the belly button, used as an indicator of health risks associated with excess abdominal fat.

Blood Glucose

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, a vital energy source for the body's cells.

Triglycerides

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