An increased rate of breathing as a result of an increased buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream would be best described as an example of ________.

A) maintaining boundaries
B) excretion of metabolic waste
C) responsiveness
D) metabolism


B) excretion of metabolic waste

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A. Her lens is becoming more rigid with age. B. Her lens is becoming more opaque with age. C. Her lens is becoming more convex with age. D. Her vitreous humor is becoming thicker with age. E. Her lens is becoming more flexible with age.

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While playing soccer, Maria sustained an injury in which she over-stretched some of the ligaments in her left knee. No bones or muscles were injured. It would be correct to describe her knee injury as a sprain, and not a strain

a. true b. false

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In 2011, the USDA created ________ to replace the food pyramid

A. RDA B. the Food and Nutrition Board C. MyPlate D. NutritionFacts

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Metabolism of hormones always results in their inactivation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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