Regarding lactic acid regulation, which cells in the body consume extra oxygen and produce ATP for the conversion of excess lactate absorbed from the blood back to glucose?

A) neurons
B) cardiac muscle cells
C) skeletal muscle fibers
D) liver cells
E) erythrocytes


D) liver cells

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The right ventricle ________.

A) has thinner muscular walls than does the left ventricle B) receives blood from the left atrium through the tricuspid valve C) pumps blood out of the heart to the systemic circuit D) pumps blood out of the heart through the aortic semilunar valve E) is connected to the pulmonary veins

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Which of the following respiratory volumes or capacities include(s) the residual volume (RV)?

A. Total lung capacity (TLC) only B. Functional residual capacity (FRC) only C. Vital capacity (VC) only D. Functional residual capacity (FRC) and total lung capacity (TLC) E. Vital capacity (VC) and total lung capacity (TLC)

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Athletes might abuse which of the following chemicals made in the urinary system to improve performance by increasing red blood cell production?

A. Urea B. ADH C. Glomerular filtrate D. Erythropoietin (EPO)

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The process of blood cell formation is called ________.

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

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