Insulin has no effect on the carrier-mediated transport of glucose in the liver; therefore, insulin does not stimulate the uptake of glucose by that organ.

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


False

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Which of the following describes tubular reabsorption in the kidney?

A. Transepithelial transport from the lumen of the tubule into renal interstitial fluid B. Transport of solutes from the renal medullary interstitial fluid into the collecting duct C. The movement of substances from the peritubular capillaries into the tubular fluid D. The movement of substances from the proximal tubule into the loop of Henle E. Movement of Na+, Cl-, and water from glomerular capillaries into Bowman's capsule

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An arterial blood pH below 7.35 is called ________.

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

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In which of the following situations does a resting membrane potential exist?

A. a relaxed muscle fiber B. a conducting neuron C. a stimulated sensory receptor in the skin D. a contracting cardiac muscle cell E. the eye seeing an image

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Adduction of the thigh involves the ________ nerve.

A. obturator B. peroneal C. femoral D. pudendal E. tibial

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