As a result of respiratory alkalosis,
A) the kidneys conserve bicarbonate.
B) the respiratory rate increases.
C) the body retains less carbon dioxide.
D) the tidal volume increases.
E) the kidneys secrete fewer hydrogen ions.
C) the body retains less carbon dioxide.
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A) internus. B) extrinsic. C) profundus. D) intrinsic. E) superficialis.
Which of the following factors will not influence the rate at which a meal will empty from the stomach?
a. fat in the duodenum b. acid in the duodenum c. caffeine in the duodenum d. hypertonicity of the duodenal contents e. distention of the duodenum
What is the first structure in this respiratory sequence?
A) lungs B) trachea C) larynx D) pharynx
What type of tissue lines the trachea?
A. Cuboidal epithelium B. Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium C. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium D. Simple squamous epithelium E. Stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium