A calcium blood test is used to determine the level of CK, which is increased in necrosis or atrophy of skeletal muscle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Calcium is essential for muscular contraction, nerve transmission, and blood clotting.

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Grading a tumor has to do with determining

a. how much DNA is in the tumor cell b. what the tumor cells look like, whether they look like embryonic cells, or they look the cells of the organ they came from c. how far the tumor has spread d. the number of risk factors a patient has

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The outer portion of the kidneys are the

A. nephron B. hilum C. medulla D. cortex

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Substances with a pH below 7.0 are labeled

A. alkaline B. ureas C. buffers D. osmotic E. acidic

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Risk factors are genetically determined, non-modifiable conditions that represent a potential threat to an individual's well-being

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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