An enzyme produced by the kidney that is elevated in some types of hypertension is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


renin

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A) digest food B) eliminate waste C) absorb nutrients D) metabolic activity

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

1. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves of the hands and lower legs as a result of diabetes mellitus. 2. Tetany is nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from too much calcium in the bloodstream. 3. Insulinoma is a pancreas tumor that secretes excessive amounts of insulin. 4. Acromegaly is a condition that affects children, causing enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities. 5. Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels of the retina in diabetic patients.

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What is the medical term for pertaining to the nose and lip?

A) rhinolipia B) nasolabial C) labionasal D) nasolipar

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When the human body is in the anatomical position, it can be studied by dividing it with planes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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