What component of angular acceleration represents the rate of change in direction of a rotation body?

A. tangential acceleration
B. radial acceleration
C. linear acceleration
D. none of the above


B. radial acceleration

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________ is known as insulin-resistant diabetes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The pyloric gland area of the stomach antrum

a. secretes gastrin b. is inhibited by acid c. is stimulated by the presence of glucose d. contains mucous cells e. secretes pepsinogen

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Compare the base of the heart with the apex

A) The base of the heart is the inferior portion where the largest veins and arteries are attached. The apex of the heart is located on the superior aspect of the heart. B) The base of the heart is the superior portion where the largest veins and arteries are attached. The apex of the heart is located on the inferior aspect of the heart. C) The base of the heart is located on the inferior aspect of the heart. The apex of the heart is located on the superior border of the heart where the largest veins and arteries are attached. D) The base of the heart is located on the superior aspect of the heart. The apex of the heart is located on the inferior border of the heart where the largest veins and arteries are attached. E) The base of the heart is located on the inferior aspect of the heart. The apex of the heart is located in the middle of the heart where the largest veins and arteries are attached.

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Which reaction involving CO2 predominates within erythrocytes in the pulmonary capillaries of the lung?

A. HCO-3 combines with H+ to form H2CO3, which dissociates into CO2 and H2O. B. HCO-3 dissociates into H+, CO, and O2. C. CO2 combines with H+ to form HCO2. D. CO2 combines with water to form bicarbonate ion and carbonic acid.

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