Respiratory control centers are located in the ________.

A) midbrain and medulla
B) medulla and pons
C) pons and midbrain
D) upper spinal cord and medulla


B) medulla and pons

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Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

A. increased renal blood flow B. increased blood osmolality C. increased atrial natriuretic hormone production D. increased blood pressure E. decreased blood osmolality

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One kilocalorie (kcal) is the amount of energy needed to raise one ________ of water by 1 degree Celsius.

A) liter B) tablespoon C) gallon D) cup E) milliliter

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Which of the following is NOT a nonenzymatic protection against oxidative stress?

A. Alpha-tocopherol B. Ascorbic acid C. Glutathione D. Hydrogen peroxide

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