The primary mechanism that regulates the concentration of sodium ions in extracellular fluid involves a hormone secreted by the ______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


adrenal cortex

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Sympathetic has extensive branching of preganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has minimal branching of preganglionic fibers. B) Sympathetic origin is craniosacral; parasympathetic is thoracolumbar. C) Sympathetic division has short preganglionic and long postganglionic fibers; parasympathetic has long preganglionic and short postganglionic fibers. D) Sympathetic ganglia are within a few centimeters of the CNS; parasympathetic ganglia are close to the visceral organs served.

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The process by which food substances are chemically changed into simpler forms

that can be absorbed is called ______. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most abundant cells in dense connective tissue are _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A person with type AB blood has ________ RBC antigen(s)

A) anti-A B) no C) A and B D) anti-B E) anti-A and anti-B

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