Disorders of cilia, or ciliopathies, are increasingly understood to play a role in many different disorders. Given our primary understanding of the role of cilia, which disorder seems most likely when cilia are defective?

A)Decreased absorption in the kidney
B)Decreased liver function
C)Decreased intestinal absorption
D)Increased respiratory infections


D)Increased respiratory infections

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a. adductor b. fibularis c. hamstring d. quadriceps

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When an atom loses one or more electrons, it ________.

A. has no change in its charge B. becomes positively charged C. becomes negatively charged D. is called an anion

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Which of the following is not a cause of Cushing syndrome?

A. Hyperactivity of the adrenal cortex B. Excess cortisol secretion C. Hyperactivity of the adrenal medulla D. ACTH hypersecretion by the pituitary E. ACTH-secreting tumors

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A(n) ________ acid is an acid that cannot leave solution and enter the atmosphere

A) fixed B) organic C) volatile D) weak E) hydrophobic

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