A decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise, as when a limb is in a cast for a prolonged period, is known as ____.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ans: atrophy
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A. c, b, a, d, e B. a, b, c, e, d C. b, c, d, e, a D. a, b, e, c, d E. e, c, d, a, b
Which is not a major function of the kidney?
a) regulation of blood ionic composition b) regulation of blood cell size c) regulation of blood volume d) regulation of blood pressure e) regulation of blood pH
What are the three stages of labor?
a. rupturing of the amniotic sac, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta b. rupturing of the amniotic sac, labor pains, and delivery of the baby c. rupturing of the amniotic sac, cervical dilation, and delivery of the baby d. cervical dilation, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta e. cervical dilation, labor pains, and delivery of the baby
Having venous blood from the intestines flow through the liver before entering the systemic circulation has the following advantages: ________
A) the anatomical position of the liver makes it simpler for intestinal blood to flow through it rather than around it to get to the inferior vena cave B) the liver can release insulin based on the amount of sugars it finds in the intestinal blood C) the liver can store nutrient rich blood for emergency needs of the body D) the liver can process products of digestion before blood circulates to the whole body