Which hormone stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells, lowering the concentration of glucose in the blood?

A) epinephrine B) cortisol C) insulin D) glucagon


Answer: C

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The major deep veins of the forearm are the ________ on the medial side and the ________ on the lateral side.

A. radial; ulnar B. ulnar; radial C. basilic; cephalic D. brachial; axillary E. cephalic; basilic

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A) fever. B) inflammation. C) bleeding. D) shivering. E) regeneration.

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The kidneys help to regulate the hydrogen ion concentration of body fluids by altering the rate at which hydrogen ions are secreted.

a. true b. false

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