Which hormone increases protein catabolism and blood glucose levels and is an anti-inflammatory?

a. gluconeogenesis
b. epinephrine
c. aldosterone
d. corticosterone
e. glucagon


Ans: d. corticosterone

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Match the acid-base disturbance with the clinical scenario and arterial blood gases. An individual with diabetes mellitus, who forgets to take insulin; pH = 7.29; [HCO3-] = 12 mEq/L; PCO2 = 26 mm Hg

A. metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation B. metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation C. respiratory acidosis with renal compensation (chronic respiratory acidosis) D. respiratory acidosis without renal compensation (acute respiratory acidosis) E. metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis

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Studying the signals of animal ________________________________________ can benefit the staff

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is true of adaptive immunity?

A. The second response is faster and stronger than the first response. B. Previous encounters with the foreign substance does not change the response. C. It is present at birth. D. Responses are general, not specific.

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