Converted to its active form in the lung capillaries, the hormone ________ stimulates the suprarenal production of aldosterone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
angiotensin
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A. Moving the tongue side to side B. Sticking the tongue out C. Changing the tongue shape during swallowing D. Retracting the tongue
What is the only human cell with a flagellum?
A. Sperm cell B. Macrophage (large, mobile white blood cell) C. Columnar cell of upper respiratory tract D. Red blood cell E. Columnar cell of small intestine
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A. gomphosis B. synostosis C. suture D. symphysis E. syndesmosis
A patient experiences difficulty exhaling after taking a normal, full breath during a test of pulmonary function. The patient likely has a restrictive lung disorder, characterized by pulmonary fibrosis. This decreases the elastic recoil of the lungs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)