The hormone that regulates electrolyte (sodium and potassium) balance is ________
A) aldosterone
B) glucagon
C) androgens
D) epinephrine
A
Explanation: A) Correct! Aldosterone keeps sodium and water in the blood while allowing potassium to be excreted in the urine.
B) Glucagon regulates glucose, not electrolytes.
C) Androgens are the male sex hormones; they do not regulate electrolytes.
D) Epinephrine regulates the body's response to fight or run, not electrolytes.
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(a) low self-esteem (b) peer pressure (c) alienation (d) mood alteration
During a victim assessment, "signs" are things:
A) bystanders tell you about. B) the victim tells you. C) you observe about the victim. D) you ask the victim questions about.
Catatonia: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word