Alkalosis occurs when the:
a. blood concentration of hydrogen ions rises
b. pH of the blood drops
c. concentration of the hydroxide ion drops
d. blood pH rises
d. blood pH rises
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) motor end plates. B) neuromuscular junctions. C) transverse tubules. D) triads. E) sarcoplasmic reticulum.
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