Gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the release of gastric juice and causes the wall of the stomach to contract vigorously. Gastrin is released in response to
A. the presence of food in the mouth.
B. the presence of food in the esophagus.
C. the presence of food in the stomach.
D. the presence of food in the small intestine.
C
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A. stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water (reducing urine output) B. stimulates the kidneys to filter out more water (increasing urine output) C. signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride D. signals the kidneys to release sodium and chloride
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a. intakes of solid fats and added sugars b. the variety of vegetables consumed c. intakes of calcium-rich foods d. the contribution of dietary whole grains
Which of the following statements correctly describes the metabolic fate of the lipids transported by lipoproteins?
What will be an ideal response?
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Mr. X is a 56-year-old male admitted to a hospital for shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. He is diagnosed with pneumonia. He has a history of congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, hypertension, gout, and coronary artery disease. Height: 5'9" Weight: 220 pounds LABS: Normal Values Arterial BGs: Normal values Na = 133 mEq/L (135–147) mEq/L pH = 7.9 (7.35–7.45) Cl = 103 mEq/L (95–107) mEq/L pCO2 = 30 mmHg (35–45) mmHg K = 4.1 mEq/L (3.5–5.2) mEq/L pO2 = 96 mmHg (70–100) mmHg Glucose = 207 mmol/L (up to 140) mmol/L HCO3 = 26 mEq/L (19–25) mEq/L BUN = 25 mmol/L (7–20) mmol/L Creatinine = 1.5 mmol/L (0.5–1.4) mmol/L Albumin 3.2 mmol/L (3.2–5) mmol/L Cholesterol = 320 mmol/L (< 200) mmol/L What is the primary indication that Mr. X has an acid–base disorder? A. mildly elevated creatinine B. mildly low sodium C. borderline low albumin D. high blood pH E. borderline high potassium