The endocrine functions of the kidney and the heart include the production and secretion of which of the following hormones?
a. erythropoietin and atrial natriuretic peptide
b. insulin and glucagon
c. renin and angiotensinogen
d. epinephrine and norepinephrine
Answer: a. erythropoietin and atrial natriuretic peptide
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a. cranial and cervical areas of the CNS b. cranial and thoracic areas of the PNS c. cranial and sacral areas of the CNS d. thoracic and sacral areas of the PNS e. thoracic and lumbar areas of the CNS
The iliofemoral or Y ligament is located ____ and prevents ____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Identify the types of cells in the pancreatic islets and the hormones produced by each
A) Alpha cells produce insulin, beta cells produce glucagon, delta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone. B) Alpha cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, beta cells produce glucagon, delta cells produce insulin, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone. C) Alpha cells produce insulin, beta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, delta cells produce glucagon, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone. D) Alpha cells produce glucagon, beta cells produce insulin, delta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone. E) Alpha cells produce glucagon, beta cells produce a peptide hormone like GH-IH, delta cells produce insulin, and pancreatic polypeptide cells produce pancreatic polypeptide hormone.
Pulse oximetry is used to measure the:
A) percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen. B) exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level. C) percentage of carbon dioxide that is eliminated from the body. D) amount of oxygen dissolved in the plasma portion of the blood.