Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone act to increase urinary ________.
A. water conservation
B. iron metabolism
C. water excretion
D. sodium elimination
Answer: A
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Excessive consumption of soft drinks, orange juice, and sports drinks increases risk for development of caries because they contain sugar and ____
a. a low pH b. organic bases c. resistant starch d. insufficient fluoride e. excess calcium ANS: A
Children who watch more than 2 hours of television per day are
A) likely to consume at least 200 fewer Calories per day than children who watch less than 2 hours per day. B) more likely to bully other children than those who watch less than 2 hours per day. C) more likely to be overweight or obese than children who watch less than 2 hours per day. D) less likely to be overweight or obese than adults who watch more than 2 hours of television per day.
Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February. Before she became pregnant, Jenna weighed 105 pounds, which was in the underweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.
A. 38 to 50 B. 48 to 60 C. 28 to 40 D. 18 to 20
Most people in hepatic coma experience all of the following except:
a. elevated blood ammonia levels. b. increased levels of branched-chain amino acids. c. an accumulation of potentially toxic compounds in the brain. d. elevated aromatic amino acid concentrations.