A ruptured appendix is life threatening because ________
A) it is likely to cause severe internal bleeding
B) the large intestine will no longer be able to receive digested material from the small intestine
C) loss of the appendix's function will cause an immune deficiency in the digestive system
D) it is likely to cause massive infection of the abdominopelvic cavity
D
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Routine neonatal testing suggests that a baby lacks a transport protein responsible for the uptake of cysteine in the intestine and kidneys
However, while cysteine accumulates in the urine, its concentration in the plasma is normal when the child receives a diet containing protein. Which intestinal transporter most likely provides for uptake of cysteine in this child? A. CFTR B. NKCC1 C. ENaC D. PepT1 E. SLC6A19
The removal of metabolic waste from the body is called
A. exocytosis. B. secretion. C. excretion. D. defecation.
Which equation is equal to the net glomerular filtration pressure?
A. GFP = osmotic pressure due to protein in plasma - hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries - hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule B. GFP = hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries - hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule - osmotic force due to proteins in plasma C. GFP = hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries + hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule - osmotic pressure due to protein in plasma D. GFP = hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries - hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule - osmotic pressure due to protein in Bowman's capsule E. GFP = hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries + hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule + osmotic pressure due to protein in plasma
Compared to other fish, the capacity for oxidative phosphorylation is significantly greater in the tuna due to the
A) Homogeneous distribution of thick-fibered red muscle. B) Higher mitochondrial content of the red muscle fibers. C) More extensive branching of the T-tubules. D) Denser packing of cristae in the mitochondria of the red muscles.