Hepatocytes secrete:
(a) glucagon
(b) lysozyme
(c) insulin
(d) plasma protiens
(e) proteases
Answer: (d) plasma protiens
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Regarding the relationships between the rates of oxygen consumption/carbon dioxide production and alveolar ventilation, which of these statements is TRUE?
A. In hypoventilation, alveolar PCO2 decreases below resting levels. B. In hyperventilation, alveolar PCO2 can decrease to zero. C. An increase in ventilation with a matching increase in metabolism is called hyperventilation. D. A decrease in metabolism without a similar decrease in alveolar ventilation would result in hyperventilation. E. Increased ventilation without a similar increase in metabolism is called hypoventilation.
Here is a figure showing major body cavities and other structures. What does "A" represent?
A. Mediastinum B. Thoracic cavity C. Pelvic cavity D. Abdominal cavity E. Diaphragm
The presence of fatty chyme in the small intestine stimulates it to release ________, which causes the ________.
A. gastrin; liver to secrete an alkaline solution B. secretin; stomach to increase motility C. CCK; gallbladder to release bile D. CCK; stomach to increase gastric secretion E. secretin; pancreas to release acidic pancreatic juice
Which of the following muscles of the chest has its insertion on the humerus?
A. pectoralis major B. pectoralis minor C. serratus anterior D. subclavius E. internal intercostals