Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?
a. Excreting metabolic wastes
b. Maintaining proper plasma volume
c. Secreting aldosterone to regulate sodium
d. Maintaining proper osmolarity of body fluids
e. Assisting in maintaining the proper acid-base balance of the body
C
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a. zona glomerulosa b. zona fasciculata c. zona reticularis d. adrenal medulla e. chromaffin cells
Which fetal shunt bypasses the lungs by directly connecting the right atrium and the left atrium?
A) ligamentum arteriosum B) umbilical vein C) foramen ovale D) ductus arteriosus E) ductus venosus
Persons who have flatulence experience _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).