A hormone released by the kidneys that stimulates the absorption of calcium ions from the digestive tract is ____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
calcitriol
Anatomy & Physiology
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A solution with a pH of 5.0 would:
a. be an acid solution b. have more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions c. be neutral d. both A and B above
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The purpose of the absolute refractory period is to _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Salty taste seems to be due to ________
A) sugars and lead salts B) H+ ions C) Na+ ions D) the amino acid glutamate
Anatomy & Physiology
What spinal cord injury is characterized by motor loss on the same side as the injury, but below the lesion?
A) Central cord syndrome B) Brown-Séquard syndrome C) Anterior cord syndrome D) Posterior cord syndrome
Anatomy & Physiology