Kidney disease can cause hypertension by
A) all of the above.
B) increasing retention of sodium and water.
C) activating the renin-angiotensin mechanism.
D) stimulating the secretion of aldosterone.
A
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a. endocrine b. embryonic c. external d. latent e. exocrine
The respiratory system
a. obtains O2 from and eliminates CO2 to the internal environment b. includes the heart and lungs c. helps regulate the pH of the internal environment by removing acid-forming CO2 from the blood d. performs all of the functions listed above e. obtains O2 from and eliminates CO2 to the internal environment and helps regulate the pH of the internal environment by removing acid-forming CO2 from the blood
Erection in the male is controlled by the _____ nervous system, while ejaculation is controlled by the _____ nervous system.
A. voluntary; sympathetic B. voluntary; parasympathetic C. parasympathetic; sympathetic D. sympathetic; parasympathetic
Of these major ions found in the body, which one carries a negative charge?
A. Chloride B. Sodium C. Potassium D. Hydrogen E. Calcium