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

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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

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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

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