To buffer the body's extracellular fluid compartment, dihydrogen phosphate acts as a strong base and prevents acidosis of the plasma.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Sympathetic stimulation causes ________.

A. erection in males and vaginal secretion in females B. ejaculation in males and vaginal secretion in females C. ejaculation in males and uterine contractions in childbirth in females D. erection in males and uterine contractions in childbirth in females

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What is the correct order for the parts of the spinal cord, from superior to inferior?

A.   Cervical - thoracic - sacral - coccygeal - lumbar B.   Cervical - thoracic - lumbar - sacral - coccygeal C.   Thoracic - lumbar - sacral - cervical - coccygeal D.   Thoracic - cervical - lumbar - coccygeal - sacral E.   Thoracic - lumbar - sacral - coccygeal - cervical

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Dave is under a lot of stress at his job and at home. Lately, he has begun to feel discomfort and a burning sensation in his abdomen following each meal. After consulting a doctor, he finds that he has developed a duodenal ulcer. He does not understand how being nervous would cause the ulcer. Explain the cause and effect in his case.

What will be an ideal response?

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Heat always moves down a thermal gradient from a(n) __________ to a(n) __________ region

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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