Each of the following is a function of the liver except
A) synthesis and secretion of bile.
B) antibody production.
C) synthesis of plasma proteins.
D) inactivation of toxins.
E) storage of glycogen and iron reserves.
B
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A) cuspids B) bicuspids C) canines D) molars E) incisors
All of the following factors are consistent with hypokalemia except
A) decreased aldosterone secretion. B) overuse of diuretics. C) kidney failure. D) reduction in sodium reabsorption. E) a potassium level above 7 mEq/L.
Why does tetany not occur in cardiac muscle?
A) Tetany does not occur because the sarcoplasmic reticulum in cardiac muscle does not hold as much calcium for maximum sustained contractions. B) Tetany does not occur because the gap junctions in cardiac muscle prevent the sustained contraction. C) Tetany does not occur because cardiac muscle has a long refractory period that continues until relaxation is well under way so summation cannot occur, and thus tetany cannot occur. D) Tetany does not occur because cardiac muscle cells are branched instead of lying in parallel fibers like skeletal muscle. E) Tetany does not occur because the depolarizations in cardiac muscle are not sufficient to cause the formation of action potentials.
Where does starch digestion begin?
A) mouth B) pancreas C) large intestine D) small intestine E) stomach