Which of the following is NOT true about the pancreas?
A. Its exocrine tissue consists of the pancreatic islets.
B. Its hormones help maintain glucose homeostasis.
C. It contains endocrine tissue that produces hormones.
D. It contains exocrine tissue that produces digestive enzymes.
Answer: A
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A) digesters B) macrocytes C) phagocytes D) morphocytes
Describe the features of acids
What will be an ideal response?
What is the primary challenge to acid-base homeostasis?
A) The primary challenge is the difficulty exhaling CO2 causing accumulation of acid. B) The primary challenge is that buffer systems only work within tissues not in the blood plasma. C) The primary challenge is that blood pH must be maintained at exactly 7.0. D) The primary challenge is that the body generates a variety of acids during normal metabolic operations causing a decrease in pH. E) The primary challenge is that only the lungs can increase pH.
Which hormone disorder is associated with weight gain, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair, constipation, low metabolic rate, and sluggishness?
A. Hyperthyroidism B. Addison disease C. Hypothyroidism D. Androgen-insensitivity syndrome E. Acromegaly