Some loop diuretics inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the nephron loop. These would be useful for patients with which condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Hypotension
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Diabetes insipidus
A. Hypertension
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change. (Note that the fetus has a separate cardiovascular system, which does not need to be considered.) Explain your answer. What will be an ideal response?
Ketosis develops in the postabsorptive state. What is ketosis? Why does it develop? What metabolic effects does it have?
What will be an ideal response?
________ opens up one segment of the DNA helix during replication; ________ adds complementary free nucleotides to the exposed DNA strand
A) DNA polymerase; DNA ligase B) DNA ligase; DNA polymerase C) DNA ligase; DNA helicase D) DNA helicase; DNA polymerase E) DNA helicase; DNA ligase
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a vein that differentiates it from an artery?
A. Veins have valves. B. Veins carry blood toward the heart. C. Veins have a smaller lumen. D. Veins have thinner walls.