Define hemophilia
What will be an ideal response?
Chromosomal defect resulting in a deficiency of one of the clotting factors.
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Puffer fish poison blocks voltage-gated sodium channels like a cork. What effect would this neurotoxin have on the function of neurons?
A) Neurons would depolarize more rapidly. B) Action potentials would lack a repolarization phase. C) The absolute refractory period would be shorter than normal. D) The axon would be unable to generate action potentials. E) None, because the chemically gated sodium channels would still function.
How does fluid accumulation in the lungs affect vital capacity?
A) Vital capacity increases in females but not in males. B) Vital capacity decreases in females but not in males. C) Vital capacity increases in both sexes equally. D) Vital capacity decreases in both sexes equally. E) Accumulating fluid has no effect on vital capacity.
Murmurs indicate some defects in the valves of the heart.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Inability of the pancreas to produce insulin results in
A) acromegaly. B) goiter. C) diabetes mellitus. D) diabetes insipidus. E) Addison's disease.