Insulin-like growth factors are produced in most tissues, but primarily in the liver
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
You might also like to view...
If a person stands up suddenly from the prone (lying) position they may feel a sudden dizzy or lightheadedness. Which of the following is the least likely physiological response to this situation?
A) increased sympathetic output to the heart B) faster heart rate and greater heart contractility C) increased parasympathetic nerve impulses to the heart D) increasing peripheral resistance due to vasoconstriction
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) produce __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The thermoneutral zone is defined as:
A. the region in the central core of the body where temperature never changes. B. the core body temperature at which no energy is expended to maintain homeostasis. C. the environmental temperature range over which the changes in skin blood flow alone can regulate body temperature. D. the region of the body halfway between the high-temperature core and the low-temperature skin. E. the environmental temperature range in which shivering, changes in blood flow, and changes in thyroid hormone concentrations can maintain homeostasis of the body's core temperature.
Which of the following happens during ventricular diastole?
A. Only the ventricles fill with blood during ventricular diastole. B. The ventricles then repolarize and relax. C. The pressure inside the ventricles is greater than inside the relaxed atria, so blood moves through the AV valves from the atria to the ventricles. D. The pressure is greater in the ventricles than inside the pulmonary trunk and aorta.