Soon after a region of the spinal cord is severed, victims exhibit a syndrome called spinal __________.

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shock

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During a run, your gastrocnemius (calf) muscle has a temperature of 38.5° C, while your biceps brachii (upper arm) muscle has a temperature of 37.5° C. Which of the following is TRUE of the red blood cells as they pass by these muscles?

A. The hemoglobin molecules will have the same affinity for oxygen at both locations. B. The hemoglobin molecules may denature as they pass by the gastrocnemius. C. The hemoglobin molecules will have a higher affinity for oxygen as they pass by the gastrocnemius compared to the biceps brachii. D. The hemoglobin molecules will have a higher affinity for oxygen as they pass by the biceps brachii compared to the gastrocnemius.

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Match the vitamin with its function in the body.A. Required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin)B. Is a component of the coenzyme FADC. Promotes calcium and phosphorus useD. Involved in amino acid metabolismE. Primary constituent of coenzyme ARiboflavin

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In what way would a liver disease affect the level of bilirubin in the blood?

What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following occur during water intoxication except

a. cellular swelling b. ECF hypotonicity c. excess free water retention d. water movement from ICF to ECF e. overhydration

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