The three main types of passive transport mechanisms for control of movement of substances into and out of cells are simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and _____
a. active transport
b. osmosis
c. exocytosis
d. endocytosis
b
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a. direct calorimetry b. indirect calorimetry c. doubly labeled water d. bomb calorimetry
Four of the following methods can assess body fat. What is the exception?
a. skinfold measures b. hydrodensitometry c. air displacement plethysmography d. waist circumference e. respiratory capacity
Which of the following statements is false?
1.The heart is one of the most regenerative organs of the body. 2.Symptoms of a heart attack for women include fatigue, dizziness, or weakness. 3.CVD is a disease of the heart and blood vessels. 4.All these statements are false.
Dennis Wilson is a 57-year-old chemical engineer who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 12 years old. He spent 34 years working in oil refineries, and he is a smoker. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 160 pounds. Over the past several years, he has experienced a gradual decline in kidney function. His GFR has declined to 27 mL/min per 1.73 m2.The likely cause of Mr. Wilson's chronic kidney disease is
_____. a. his history of type 1 diabetes b. exposure to chemicals in the workplace c. his history of smoking d. his gender e. his age