The kidneys do not play a vital role in which of these functions?
a. maintaining blood pressure
b. stimulating red blood cell production
c. acid-base balance
d. the kidney plays a vital role in all of the above functions
d. the kidney plays a vital role in all of the above functions
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) calcium phosphate B) hydroxyapatite C) sodium phosphate D) collagen E) calcium hydroxide
If the radius of a tube decreases by half, what would happen to the resistance to fluid flow?
A. Resistance would decrease 16 times. B. Resistance would double. C. Resistance would increase 16 times. D. Resistance would decrease by half.
What is the "soft spot" that can be felt on the top of a baby's head?
A. The posterior fontanelle B. The sagittal suture C. The sphenoid fontanelle D. The mastoid fontanelle E. The anterior fontanelle