Merocrine sweat glands are associated with hair follicles in the pubic and anal regions, axilla, areola, and beard.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A skateboarder falls and lands directly on his buttocks and lower back. He does not feel much pain and continues skating. After a couple of days he begins experiencing right hip pain and notices his right foot and leg are rotated to the right. A doctor diagnoses a muscle spasm. Which of the following muscles is most likely causing the leg and foot rotation?
A. Quadratus lumborum B. Sacrospinalis C. Tibialis posterior D. Piriformis E. Adductor longus
Name the three pairs of major salivary glands. Describe their relative locations and their microscopic differences.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the blood, the total number of negative ions equals the total number of positive ions. 2. Increased arterial blood pressure causes the baroreceptors to stimulate the release of aldosterone. 3. As the sodium content in the blood increases, the volume of urine increases. 4. The effect of aldosterone is to increase the volume of the extracellular fluid. 5. The main regulators of sodium in the body are the sweat glands of the skin and the intestines.
Imagine that an unprepared hiker goes for a long walk on a hot day and gets lost. He has no water, he is nervous, and he is sweating profusely. What effects will these conditions have on his endocrine system, and how will the hormones that are secreted influence his renal system?
What will be an ideal response?