Which of the following leads to an increase in the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol?
A. estrogens
B. cigarette smoking
C. exercise
D. weight reduction
E. All of these increase the LDL:HDL ratio.
B
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This figure shows a lateral view of the right leg. What muscle is indicated by the number 1?
A. Tibialis anterior B. Gastrocnemius C. Soleus D. Fibularis longus E. Fibularis tertius
About 90% of the secretory product released from the thyroid gland is in the form of
a. T3 b. T4 c. MIT d. DIT e. TSH
Which of the following glands or organs produces hormones that tend to decrease blood calcium levels?
parathyroid pineal gland spleen --> thyroid.
Celiac disease is caused by an allergy to gluten, a protein found naturally in some grains. The disease damages the lumen of the small intestine, specifically the villi and microvilli. Several symptoms associated with celiac disease would be
a) heartburn, excessive vomiting, and nausea. b) red blood mixed with the stools, light-headedness due to lack of hydration, and weakness. c) fever, elevated white blood cell count and loss of appetite. d) abdominal bloating and pain, chronic diarrhea due to excess unabsorbed water, and weight loss.