The term alkaline reserve is used to describe the ________ buffer system.

A) phosphate
B) hemoglobin
C) bicarbonate
D) protein


C) bicarbonate

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the

A. stratum lucidum. B. stratum granulosum. C. stratum basale. D. stratum corneum. E. stratum dermum.

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The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________

A) coronal B) squamous C) lambdoid D) sagittal

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Which of the following will cause local adjustments in an arteriole's radius and hence vessel diameter?

a. decreased O2 b. increased K+ c. increased O2 d. increased acid e. all of these.

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