Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?
a. maintaining blood pressure
b. regulating electrolyte concentrations
c. maintaining acid-base balance
d. converting vitamin K to its active form
d
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A bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino end of another, forming a link in a protein chain, is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the normal pH range of blood serum in humans?
a. 7.35 – 7.45 b. 7.15 – 7.75 c. 7.4 – 7.6 d. 7.55 – 7.59 e. 7.0 – 8.0
Assume a woman with a singleton pregnancy weighed 154 pounds prior to pregnancy and is 5'4'' tall What would be the recommended range of total weight for her pregnancy?
a. 28-40 lb, 12.7-18.2 kg b. 25-30 lb, 11.4-15.9 kg c. 15-20 lb, 6.8-9.1 kg d. 22-27 lb, 10-12.3 kg
General discomfort in the upper abdominal area with complaints of stomach pain, gnawing sensations, early satiety, nausea, vomiting, and bloating is descriptive of _____
a. peptic ulcer disease b. dyspepsia c. hiatal hernia d. Sjögren's syndrome e. Barrett's esophagus