The brain consumes about half of the ________ circulating in the body.

A) sodium
B) fatty acids
C) potassium
D) oxygen
E) glucose


E) glucose

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A patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been treated chronically with a proton pump inhibitor that substantially reduces gastric acid secretion

Compared with a normal individual, the patient will be at increased risk of which of the following? A. enteric infections B. fat malabsorption C. carbohydrate malabsorption D. lactose intolerance E. cystic fibrosis

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When a cell is placed into a(n) ________ solution, crenation is possible.

A. hypertonic B. hypotonic C. isotonic

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Explain the difference between the two main buffer systems

What will be an ideal response?

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What structure is located between the renal corpuscle and the nephron loop (loop of Henle)?

A) Glomerular capsule B) Afferent arteriole C) Distal tubule D) Proximal tubule

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