As a result of starvation or a protein-deficient diet, blood protein concentration
A) increases and water accumulates in tissue spaces.
B) decreases and water accumulates in tissue spaces.
C) decreases and water accumulates in cells.
D) increases and water accumulates in cells.
B
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A. liver B. kidney C. small intestine D. pancreas E. stomach
The beta cells of the pancreas produce insulin, a protein-based hormone. Which of the following organelles would be found in higher levels in the beta cells?
A) microvilli B) ribosomes C) mitochondria D) lysosomes
Bruce has colorectal cancer that has spread to his lymphatic system. He is given a drug
that is an angiogenesis inhibitor. The drug works by A) halting cell division only in tumor cells. B) cutting off the supply of ATP to cancer cells. C) starving tumors by cutting off their blood supplies. D) stimulating new blood vessels to serve tissue damaged by the cancer.
In which of the following would the ratio of motor neurons to muscle fibers be the greatest?
A) large muscles of the upper arms B) postural muscles of the back C) muscles that control the eye D) leg muscles E) the calf muscle