A patient is suffering from ketoacidosis caused by an unregulated high protein diet. Which function of the blood has been compromised?
A. Stabilizing the body's pH
B. Protecting against microorganisms
C. Stabilizing fluid distribution in the body
D. Transporting nutrients
E. Transporting hormones
Answer: A
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1. ATP serves as the cell’s direct source of energy. 2. ATP is used to store energy in the cell. 3. ATP is able to release energy more rapidly than energy stored in food molecules. 4. The only high-energy bond in ATP is between the second and third phosphate groups. 5. ADP has no usable high-energy bonds.
Thymosin and thymopoietin assist in the maturation of __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Rib 7 is a ________ rib.
A. pelvic B. floating C. true D. cartilaginous E. false
Which of the following basal nuclei is located in the cerebrum?
A. subthalamic nucleus B. red nucleus C. caudate nucleus D. substantia nigra E. habenular nuclei