How would the pH of the intestinal contents be affected if the small intestine did not produce secretin?
A) It would be more acidic than normal
B) It would be more alkaline than normal
C) It would be more basic than normal
D) It would be neutralized
E) It would not affect pH but it would increase mucous release
Answer: A
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If the pituitary gland is removed from a human subject, which of the following is likely to occur?
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A) renal sinus. B) renal pelvis. C) renal calyx. D) renal hilum. E) renal corpuscle.
What is the expanded, funnel-shaped structure in the kidney leading to the ureter?
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