The ____________________ stores large amounts of red blood cells that it will release during excessive bleeding or vigorous exercise.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
spleen
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________ is an autoimmune condition that leads to the degeneration of myelin sheaths in the CNS.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Major calyces are
A) large tributaries of the renal pelvis. B) expanded ends of nephrons. C) basic functional layers of the kidney. D) conical structures that are located in the renal medulla. E) the expanded ends of renal pyramids.
Lack of vitamin D can cause rickets in children. Of the following, which is the most important lifestyle activity that promotes normal endogenous vitamin D production?
A. playing outside B. exercising at a gym C. eating green vegetables D. consuming highly unsaturated oils (e.g., olive oil) E. drinking fruit juices
The energy cost for assimilation of food is called
A. the thermic effect of food. B. the basal metabolic rate. C. the caloric intake. D. homeothermy. E. free energy.