Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The carbon dioxide that is exhaled reduces the amount of carbonic acid in the blood.
2. A decreased breathing rate reduces the amount of carbonic acid removed and causes a rise in the pH of the blood.
3. A decrease in breathing rate reduces the amount of carbonic acid removed and causes an increase of hydrogen ions in the blood.
4. Hyperventilation can cause acidosis.
5. Hyperventilation would remove more carbonic acid than normal and would cause a decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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A) Is a collection of defenses that is found in all animals, including sponges. B) Remains ready until it is needed, and responds without specificity to the type of pathogen. C) Is also referred to as an induced immune system. D) Can increase the intensity of the immune response when a pathogen is detected a second time.
When considering joints in the human body, the most common lever type is the
A. first-class lever. B. second-class lever. C. third-class lever.
The hip allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Harrie has fragile bones that easily fracture. Which hormone should be checked for normal levels?
A) triiodothyronine (T3 ) B) thyroxine (T4) C) parathyroid hormone (PTH) D) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)