Which mechanism raises blood calcium levels when they fall too low?
a. increased calcium absorption in the small intestine
b. mobilization of calcium stores in the spleen
c. insulin secretion by the pancreas
d. secretion of calcitonin
e. increased calcium absorption in the stomach
a
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The children of a remote village suffer from severe protein deficiency. Their fat and muscle tissue have depleted, and their skin hangs in loose folds. They look extremely weak, and their bones are clearly visible beneath their skin. However, these inhabitants do not suffer from swelling of their extremities. In this scenario, the children most likely suffer from _____
A) kwashiorkor B) marasmus C) edema D) ascites
Research designs are often based on the answers to specific questions including, _____
a. "Should a placebo be used?" b. "What information needs to be collected?" c. "What is the easiest way to collect the needed information?" d. "What significant information will get the study published?" e. "Is the supplement given to the subjects safe?"
The epiphyseal plate is a very important area of the bones of children and adolescents, because it is in this region that _____ occurs
1.cartilage formation 2.cartilage calcification 3.bone growth 4.bone cell creation 5.all of these
What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for a normal-weight woman?
a. 10-18 b. 19-24 c. 25-35 d. 36-44 e. 45-55