Which of the following would be most helpful in treating hypocalcemia?
A) Removing the parathyroid glands
B) Avoiding foods that are high in calcium
C) Administering high doses of vitamin D and calcium salts
D) Stimulating calcium excretion by the kidneys
C
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A. The stratum basale of the epidermis B. Pacinian corpuscles C. Meissner's corpuscles D. Sebaceous glands
Which one of the following enzymes is incorrectly paired with its substrate?
A) Lipase: triglycerides B) Trypsin: proteins C) Amylase: polysaccharides D) Nuclease: oligosaccharides
The total volume of blood in the body of a 70-kg man is approximately ________ liters.
A) 25-30 B) 1-2 C) 5-6 D) 2-4 E) 10-15
Sperm production occurs in the
A) ductus deferens. B) seminiferous tubules. C) epididymis. D) seminal glands. E) rete testis.