Which of the following is greatest during left ventricular systole?
A) the pressure in the ventricle
B) the pressure in the aorta
C) the pressure in the left atrium
D) the pressure in the arteries
E) the pressure in the right atrium
A) the pressure in the ventricle
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The ________ of the mitochondrion contains large-diameter pores that are permeable to ions and small organic molecules such as pyruvic acid
A) inner membrane B) plasma membrane C) outer membrane D) matrix E) cristae
The ________ is firmly attached to the superior border of the kidney.
A) thyroid B) pancreas C) suprarenal gland D) stomach E) All of the answers are correct.
____________ is the path of the X-ray beam
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Describe metabolic alkalosis
A) Metabolic alkalosis occurs when pH decreases due to an impaired ability to remove CO2 by the lungs. B) Metabolic alkalosis occurs when pH increases due to faster CO2 elimination by the lungs than production. C) Metabolic alkalosis occurs when pH decreases due increased numbers of fixed and metabolic acids, from bicarbonate loss, or from depletion of bicarbonate reserve when hydrogen ions are not adequately excreted by the kidneys. D) Metabolic alkalosis occurs when pH increases due to the removal of hydrogen ions when bicarbonate ion concentrations are elevated. E) Metabolic alkalosis occurs when pH increases due to an impaired ability to remove CO2 by the lungs.