The body's physiological adaptation for the purpose of dissipating heat is called ________
A) growth B) homeostasis
C) habituation D) acclimatization
D
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To regulate blood pressure, the kidneys secrete ____
A) aldosterone B) erythropoietin C) renin D) vasopressin
The average O2 max for young adults is approximately _____ ml/kg/min
A) 25-30 for both females and males B) 35-40 for females and 40-45 for males C) 45-50 for females and 55-60 for males D) > 50 but < 80 for both females and males
Which of the following is NOT one of the mechanisms by which smoking contributes to atherosclerosis?
a. LDL oxidation increases. b. Platelet aggregation increases. c. Loss of nitric oxide in endothelial cells decreases vasodilation of blood vessels. d. Increased leukocyte count increases leukocyte-endothelium interaction.
Loss of body heat caused by wind movement is called ________
A) radiation B) convection C) conduction D) evaporation