Diuretics that work by reducing H+ secretion and the reabsorption of HCO3- ions are classified as
A. xanthines.
B. osmotic diuretics.
C. thiazide diuretics.
D. carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
E. potassium-sparing diuretics.
D
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A fetus develops in such a way that the type II cells of the lungs never develop, resulting in no production of surfactant in the alveoli. The fetus continues development and survives to birth. What will happen when the newborn tries to take its first breath?
A. It won't be able to take its first breath because the lungs need to be filled with fluids after birth to allow them to expand. Without being completely filled with surfactant, air cannot enter. B. It will breathe and then begin coughing as the alveoli will have little to no surface tension. C. It won't be able to take its first breath because its lungs will remain collapsed from high surface tension. D. The lungs will start to be digested, as surfactant blocks proteases and other fluids from reaching alveolar tissues.
Which hormone disorder is associated with weight gain, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair, constipation, low metabolic rate, and sluggishness?
A. Acromegaly B. Addison disease C. Androgen-insensitivity syndrome D. Hyperthyroidism E. Hypothyroidism
To transport a microscope, hold it ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If the body experiences a drop in volume or blood pressure:
A) aldosterone stimulates the sweat glands, resulting in diaphoretic skin. B) adrenocorticotropic hormone causes a reduction in the secretion of cortisol. C) aldosterone secretion stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb sodium from the urine. D) catecholamine release inhibits the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.