Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid-base disorder respiratory alkalosis?
A) consequence of hyperventilation, for example in fever or mental illness
B) consequence of prolonged vomiting
C) consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation, for example due to COPD
D) consequence of tissue hypoxia, for example in ischemic conditions
Answer: A
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Which organs produce hormones associated with increased intestinal calcium absorption?
A. Stomach, small intestines, liver B. Skin, liver, kidney C. Stomach, liver, kidney D. Small intestine, liver, skin E. Pancreas, small intestine, kidney
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Vasogenic shock is triggered by widespread ____________________ of blood vessels
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The presence of a cellular clock, presence of "death genes," and damage to DNA or mitochondria are all hypotheses of ________.
A. aging B. death C. cleavage D. differentiation