The level of ketone bodies in the blood increases when high levels of ________ are being metabolized.

A) glucose
B) proteins
C) carbohydrates
D) fatty acids
E) amino acids


D) fatty acids

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A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and

concave regions. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Carbonic acid is produced when

a) oxygen combines with bicarbonate b) oxygen combines with CO2 c) CO2 attaches to hemoglobin d) CO2 combines with water

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Tommy fell and skinned his knee. The scrape did not bleed. He must have only damaged the:

A) hypodermis. B) dermis. C) subcutaneous layer. D) epidermis.

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What would result from a lack of extracellular Ca2+ at the neuromuscular junction?

A. Synaptic vesicles would fail to fuse and ACh would not be released. B. The neuron must use its intracellular Ca2+ to make the vesicles fuse. C. Potassium ions are used in place of Ca2+ to ensure the vesicles fuse. D. Nothing would happen because extracellular Ca2+ does not play a role in muscle stimulation. E. Excessive synaptic vesicles would fuse and release too much ACh, overstimulating the myofiber.

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