Which of the following glands produce lubricating secretions with antibacterial properties, to protect most of the skin?

A. Ceruminous
B. Sebaceous
C. Apocrine
D. Merocrine


B. Sebaceous

Anatomy & Physiology

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A male cat with a urethral obstruction sometimes cannot be catheterized to relieve the blockage. In that case a veterinarian may recommend a perineal urethrostomy. Urethrostomy means:

A) incision into the urethra B) excision of the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside C) creation of a new permanent opening for the tube connecting the urinary bladder to the outside D) surgical stabilization of the urethra E) reconstruction of the ureters

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Sensory receptors that adapt to stimuli after a certain period of time are:

A) nociceptors. B) thermoreceptors. C) rapidly adapting receptors. D) slowly adapting receptors.

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Homeostatic mechanisms in response to blood loss include all of the following except

A) uptake of interstitial fluid due to reduced capillary pressure. B) inhibition of EPO secretion. C) activation of ADH secretion. D) activation of aldosterone secretion. E) increased thirst and water intake.

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Which are plasma proteins? Choose all that apply.

A. Albumin B. Gamma globulin C. Hemoglobin  D. Fibrinogen E. Glucose

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