Which of the following is a potent stimulator of aldosterone release?

A) thymosin
B) calcitonin
C) atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
D) angiotensin II


D

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Histologically, the epithelium of the alveoli includes which of the following structures?

(1) cornified epithelial cells (2) simple squamous epithelium, type I cells (3) septal, or surfactant, type II cells (4) bony trabeculae (5) roaming macrophages A) All of the above structures are included. B) None of the above structures are included. C) 2, 3, 5 D) 1, 4, 5 E) 1, 3, 5

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Melatonin's actions may include

a. regulation of circadian rhythms b. antioxidant activity c. induction of calcium reabsorption d. both a and b e. none of the above

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The diffusion of calcium ions into a smooth muscle cell does not depolarize the membrane so no action potential occurs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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