Long-term adaptations make the body more efficient in responding to an ongoing or repetitive challenge in homeostasis

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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A. increases potassium excretion. B. decreases sodium excretion. C. increases sodium excretion. D. decreases potassium excretion.

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The concave medial border of the kidney is called the __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Matching

A) C B) D C) B D) A E) E 17) Produces enzymes that break down all categories of foodstuffs. 18) Increases surface area for absorption via villi and microvilli. 19) Bacteria process undigested chyme from the small intestine. 20) Only digestive structure with three muscle layers. 21) Receives blood via the hepatic portal system. 22) Contains the brush border enzymes that complete digestion of carbohydrates and proteins. 23) Main function is to filter and process the nutrient-rich blood delivered to it. 24) Produces intrinsic factor. 25) Produces a mucoid barrier to prevent self-digestion.

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If your differential white blood cell count contained  60% neutrophils, what could you conclude?

A. That you have a deficiency of neutrophils B. That you have an excess of neutrophils C. That you might have an autoimmune disease D. That you might have a fungal infection E. That you have a normal percentage of neutrophils

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