Severe diarrhea results in the increased elimination of
A. hydrogen ions and therefore causes acidosis.
B. hydrogen ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
C. bicarbonate ions and therefore causes acidosis.
D. bicarbonate ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
C
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A. Mandible B. Ethmoid C. Occipital D. Temporal
In addition to producing cerebrospinal fluid, ependymal cells may
a. contribute to the formation of the blood-brain barrier b. act as immune cells c. function as neural stem cells d. conduct neural impulses e. produce myelin
If the diameter of the efferent arterioles leading away from the glomerulus decrease (vasoconstriction) which of the following is not likely to occur?
A) Urine output will increase. B) Systemic blood pressure will go up. C) Glomerular filtration rate will increase. D) Net filtration pressure will increase.
All of the following are components of the lower respiratory tract EXCEPT the ________
A) trachea B) larynx C) pharynx D) primary bronchi