During the Gastric phase, which of the following is a trigger for gastrin release?

a) presence of partially digested proteins in gastric juice
b) presence of partially digested polysaccharides in gastric juice
c) presence of partially digested lipids in gastric juice
d) presence of partially digested monosaccharides in gastric juice


Answer: a) presence of partially digested proteins in gastric juice

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Due in part to the physical properties of the basilar membrane, the cochlea is tuned so that

a. high amplitude sounds are perceived optimally at the base of the narrow end of the cochlea (toward the oval window). b. low amplitude sounds are perceived optimally at the base of the narrow end of the cochlea (toward the oval window). c. high frequency sounds are perceived optimally at the base of the narrow end of the cochlea (toward the oval window). d. low frequency sounds are perceived optimally at the base of the narrow end of the cochlea (toward the oval window).

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Functions of the kidneys include all but one of the following. Identify the exception.

A) regulation of blood osmolarity B) maintenance of ion balance in body fluids C) homeostatic regulation of blood pH D) regulation of extracellular fluid volume E) regulation of blood protein levels

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The action of the rhomboid major muscle is to

A) depress and protract the shoulder. B) adduct and rotate the scapula downward. C) abduct the scapula. D) elevate the scapula. E) All of the answers are correct.

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