Some have a congenital alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. If the job of alpha-1 antitrypsin is to inhibit trypsin and elastase, what condition are people with this genetic deficiency likely to develop?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
emphysema
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An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?
A. Increased melanin production B. Loss of cell regeneration ability C. Fluid retention by the kidney D. Portal of entry for microorganisms E. Irreversible damage to the epidermis
A sample of a woman's blood is analyzed for reproductive hormone levels. The results indicate a high level of progesterone, relatively high levels of inhibin, and low levels of FSH and LH. The female is most likely experiencing ________ of the uterine
cycle. A) the proliferative phase B) menses C) the secretory phase D) menarche E) menopause
The nervous system serves a major role in body movement by controlling receptors that cause skeletal muscle to contract.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What type of fluid is cerebrospinal fluid?
a. transcellular b. lymph c. intracellular d. extracellular e. interstitial