Renal and respiratory compensation refers to the kidneys' and lungs' (respectively) ability to restore pH without affecting the cause of the acid-base disturbance.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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A) increased sympathetic stimulation of SA node B) decreased parasympathetic stimulation of nodal fibers C) increased levels of norepinephrine and/or epinephrine D) faster depolarization of the pacemaker potential E) increased parasympathetic stimulation of nodal fibers.

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During ventricular contraction, the semilunar valves close in order to permit the blood to enter the large arterial trunks that carry blood away from the heart.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The accumulation of large amounts of adipose tissue in the ________ that extends from the inferolateral surface of the stomach can form what is commonly called a "beer belly."

A. falciform ligament B. mesocolon C. greater omentum D. lesser omentum E. mesentery proper

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The primary structure of a protein consists of

a) alpha helices. b) beta-pleated sheets. c) three dimensional folded conformation. d) a sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. e) the overall folded conformation of the protein's subunits.

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