Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are caused by effects of aging.
B) Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by effects of aging and osteoarthritis is an
autoimmune disease.
C) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by
effects of aging.
D) Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are autoimmune diseases.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The ____ and ____ enable the kidneys to produce urine of varying concentrations and volumes depending on the body's needs
a. Na+-K+ ATPase pump, co-transport carriers b. juxtaglomerular apparatus, vasa recta c. podocytes, peritubular capillaries d. medullary vertical osmotic gradient, vasopressin e. renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, renal pyramids
A 9-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency department complaining of nausea, vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite. On examination, he was found to have tender- ness and pain on the right lower quadrant. Based on signs and symptoms, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made. During an appendectomy performed at McBurney's point, which of the following structures is most likely to be injured?
(A) Deep circumflex femoral artery (B) Inferior epigastric artery (C) Iliohypogastric nerve (D) Genitofemoral nerve (E) Spermatic cord
________ is secreted by stomach and is important for the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the ________.
A. Gastrin; large intestine B. Intrinsic factor; large intestine C. Pepsin; small intestine D. Intrinsic factor; small intestine