Which of the following hormones causes both systemic vasoconstriction and an increase in sodium and water retention (causing increased blood volume)?

A) epinephrine
B) norepinephrine
C) aldosterone
D) anti-diuretic hormone


Ans: C) aldosterone

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Compared to males who train for endurance events, females who train for such events

typically A) maintain a lower percentage of body fat. B) develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of estrogen. C) develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of testosterone. D) maintain a higher percentage of body fat.

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The organ systems responsible for integration and coordination are the nervous and endocrine systems.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which center bears the primary responsibility for generating the respiratory rhythm, but is influenced by several other centers?

A) PRG B) VRG C) DRG D) SRG

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