Severe vomiting or dehydration, hormonal disorders, and overuse of antacids can cause ________ .

a. a fatal coma
b. too few hydrogen ions in the blood
c. metabolic acidosis
d. metabolic alkalosis
e. too much bicarbonate in the blood


d. metabolic alkalosis

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The most severe symptoms of an allergic reaction are collectively known as ________, which can lead to a type of shock

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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The basal ganglia are important for influencing motor movements but is also involved in other types of behavior. Which of the following additional loops involves the basal ganglia?

A. Oculomotor loop B. Executive loop C. Behavioral flexibility and control loop D. All of the above

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_____ is a mechanism that drives the preferential selection of immunoglobulins with the highest affinity for antigen

a. Anergy b. Isotype-switching c. Affinity maturation d. Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity e. Transcytosis.

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Which of the following is NOT a first sign of pregnancy?

A. missed menstrual period B. morning sickness C. more frequent urination D. increase in weight

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