Production of angiotensin II is important in the response to a(n) __________________ in the mean arterial blood pressure.

a) increase
b) decrease


b) decrease

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In a nursing mother, milk is stored in the ______.

A. areola B. alveolar glands C. lactiferous ducts D. lactiferous sinuses

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Which of the following hormones causes both systemic vasoconstriction and an increase in sodium and water retention (causing increased blood volume)?

A) epinephrine B) norepinephrine C) aldosterone D) anti-diuretic hormone

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For muscle contraction to occur, ATP and its hydrolyzed forms are needed for the ________.

A. pumping of Ca2+ back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum B. release of myosin cross bridges from actin C. attachment of myosin cross bridges to actin D. All of the choices are correct.

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