A receptor protein in the plasma membrane will not bind to just any chemical in the extracellular fluid, but only to certain ones. This property is called ________
A) efficacy B) saturation C) fidelity D) selectivity E) specificity
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Alkalosis occurs when the pH of the blood is above ____________________
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Which nerve of the brachial plexus becomes inflamed, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome? Explain what regions are served by this inflamed nerve
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When small blood vessels are damaged, loss of blood is prevented by
a. platelet aggregation. b. vasoconstriction of these vessels. c. formation of a platelet plug. d. all of these answers. e. none of these answers.
In untreated type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus), acidosis occurs because:
A. dehydration concentrates the blood so even though H+ production is normal, its concentration is high. B. kidney failure results in a decreased ability to excrete the normal amount of H+. C. excess plasma glucose is taken up by the liver and converted to fatty acids. D. insulin levels are extremely high, and insulin is an acidic protein hormone. E. excessive lipolysis results in increased plasma fatty acid levels, which the liver converts to acidic ketones.