The vocal folds are found in the ____________________ among the respiratory passages
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
larynx
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The acrosome cap contains
A. testosterone. B. nutrients to sustain the sperm. C. enzymes to allow penetration into the oocyte. D. mitochondria to provide energy for movement. E. buffers to neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive tract.
The role of a buffer is to
A) reduce the secretion of bicarbonate ions in the kidneys. B) reduce the secretion of hydrogen ions in the kidneys. C) reduce the reabsorption of hydrogen ions in the kidneys. D) limit the change in pH with changing hydrogen ion concentrations. E) enhance the ability of an increase in hydrogen ions to increase pH.
A patient is exhibiting several signs of acid-base imbalance. Blood tests reveal that blood pH is 7.5, and bicarbonate and carbon dioxide levels in blood are both low. What is the state of this patient?
A) respiratory acidosis with renal compensation B) metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation C) respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation D) metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation E) Blood pH is normal.
Digestion decomposes fat molecules into fatty acids and ____
a. nucleic acid b. glutamic acid c. glucose d. glycerol