Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the digestive system?
A. Increased incidence of constipation and hemorrhoids
B. Increased incidence of gallstones
C. Increased liver size
D. Increased incidence of peptic ulcers and hiatal hernias
Answer: C
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by
A. an effect of aging. B. obesity. C. a disorder of the immune system. D. excess sugar in the diet.
The somatic system is under ____________________ control, but much of skeletal muscle activity involving posture, balance, and stereotypical movements is coordinated ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The Frank-Starling mechanism of the heart states that an increased venous return will normally result in a higher heart rate.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following would be most likely to increase GFR?
A. sympathetic stimulation of afferent arteriolar smooth muscle B. constricting efferent arterioles C. a decrease in plasma volume D. an increase in the concentration of plasma proteins