Which of these correctly describes a systemic response to infection?

A. The liver retains iron and zinc so plasma levels are decreased from normal.
B. The body's set point temperature is reset so that body temperature is maintained lower than normal.
C. There is reduced breakdown of triglycerides in adiopse tissue and a decrease in plasma free fatty acids compared to normal.
D. Secretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex is decreased.
E. Appetite generally increases compared to normal.


Answer: A

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

In the diagram, which bone is the flat bone?

a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E

Anatomy & Physiology

Ski jumpers attempt to do which of the following?

A. increase lift and increase drag B. increase lift and decrease drag C. decrease lift and decrease drag D. decrease lift and increase drag

Anatomy & Physiology

What does the hormone produced by the heart do?

A. Increase sodium absorption in the kidney B. Decrease urine output C. Increase sodium excretion in the kidney D. Increase potassium excretion in the kidney E. Increase the heart rate and force

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following theories of aging is related to obesity?

A) free radical theory B) telomere shortening theory C) glycosylation theory D) caloric restriction theory

Anatomy & Physiology