Cardiac muscle contains _____ that anchor cardiac cells together and encourage the movement of ions across the membrane. 

Oocytes are viable for _____ post-ovulation.

The ectoderm:

An ovulated oocyte is protected by the _____ that sperm must penetrate in order to fertilize.

Mammary glands:

The gland that produces hormones stored in the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) is:

Cretinism involves:

In order for the thyroid gland to efficiently produce thyroid hormone (TH) the human body must have adequate amounts of _____.

The image included is a fungus enhancing the capacity of the tree roots to collect minerals, nutrients, and water from the soil, while the tree provides food for the fungus.  This mutualistic relationship between the fungus and the tree is called a _________.

What is the structural polysaccharide found in fungi and arthropods?