Sympathetic nerves regulate involuntary body functions such as increasing the heart rate and raising the blood pressure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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1. Progesterone helps maintain the uterine lining for pregnancy. 2. The islets of Langerhans are the exocrine sections of the pancreas. 3. The pancreas is a unique organ because it is both an exocrine and endocrine gland. 4. Insulin raises the blood sugar level and glucagon lowers the blood sugar level. 5. The circadian rhythm is the body's 24-hour clock.

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Vitamin A is necessary for _____.

a. resistance to infection, night vision, bone and soft tissue growth, and healing of wounds b. synthesis of amino acids, RBCs, and lipid metabolism c. cellular metabolism, normal teeth, gums, and bones, iron absorption, promotes wound and bone fracture healing, and is considered to be an antioxidant d. maintenance of normal nerves and muscles; regulating the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

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This is due to chronic pressure on the skin over bony parts.

A. Fissure B. Scales C. Erosion D. Decubitus

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The use of elastic bands may appear difficult because the resistance is ____

a. greater during the concentric phase of the repetition b. greater during the eccentric phase of the repetition c. applied during both the eccentric and the concentric phases of the repetition d. harder on the core muscles than free weights e. harder on the arm muscles than weight machines

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