When measuring blood pressure, the Korotkoff sounds are generated as a result of ________
A) turbulent blood flow in the aorta
B) turbulent blood flow in the brachial artery
C) turbulent blood flow in the brachial vein
D) turbulent blood flow in the carotid arteries
B
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The term used to describe the fluid within a cell is ________, or intracellular fluid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The ratio of intracellular to extracellular fluids in the body of an average male is
A. 2:1 B. 1:2 C. 3:2 D. 1:1
Using Figure 8.3, identify each type of synovial joint by name.
1) Joint 1.
2) Joint 2.
3) Joint 3.
4) Joint 4.
5) Joint 5.
6) Joint 6.
A fat cell responds to the presence of the hormone epinephrine by increasing cytosolic cyclic AMP production, which leads to the catabolism of both glycogen and fat. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?
A. Epinephrine is binding to two types of receptors in the plasma membrane. B. The activated receptor complex stimulates production of two different second messengers. C. Cyclic AMP directly activates enzymes that catabolize glycogen and fat. D. Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase activates two kinds of enzymes.