With regard to mineral balance, the primary site of ion loss in the body is
A) the epithelial lining of the small intestine and colon.
B) sweat gland secretions.
C) the skeleton.
D) the kidneys.
E) the liver.
Answer: D
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The cytoplasm of the ovum is divided equally with the polar bodies. 2. One of the functions of the polar bodies is to assist the ovum in its development in the follicle. 3. The ovum is larger than the sperm because the ovum must supply all the nutrients for the developing embryo until it gets to the uterus. 4. Estrogen is secreted by the granulosa cell that surrounds the oocyte. 5. One of the functions of estrogen is the initiation of the first menstrual cycle.
The advantage of shivering over other forms of muscle activity (like running) as a means of thermogenesis is
a. shivering increases ATP use and heat production without increasing heat loss due to convection. b. with shivering all the energy expended is released as heat since no work is done. c. shivering increases ATP use and heat production without increasing heat loss due to conduction. d. shivering increases ATP use and heat production without increasing heat loss by either convection or conduction. e. all of these.
The gluteus medius muscle is innervated by the __________.
A. inferior gluteal nerve B. superior gluteal nerve C. superior coxial nerve D. inferior coxial nerve