Prolonged aldosterone stimulation of the distal convoluted tubule may result in
A) hypercalcemia.
B) hypocalcemia.
C) hypokalemia.
D) hyperkalemia.
E) alkalosis.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Nonshivering thermogenesis
a. is stimulated by epinephrine and thyroid hormone. b. refers to the general increase in muscle tone in response to abrupt exposure to cold. c. enhances the insulative capacity of the skin by promoting increased deposition of brown fat under the skin. d. refers to the elevation of body temperature in response to pyrogen release. e. none of these answers.
In males, testosterone can be converted to estrogen by the enzyme aromatase
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these does NOT occur because of increased permeability of blood vessels during the inflammatory process?
A) Neutrophils move into the injured tissue. B) Edema, or swelling, of the tissues occurs. C) Fibrin diffuses into tissues and forms a fibrous network in the extracellular space. D) Pus leaks out of blood vessels. E) Increased fluid in the tissues causes increased tissue pressure, which causes pain.