The thirst mechanism is ________ by increased ECF osmolality, dry mouth, and hypovolemia

A) stimulated B) suppressed C) zeroed D) unaffected


Answer: A

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a. a water placebo b. 500 g glucose c. 50 g glucose d. the average glucose curve for a similar population e. the highest glucose curve for a similar population

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Which of the following children is most likely to be iron deficient?

a. A white male who plays soccer. b. A Mexican–American male living above the poverty threshold. c. A Native American female from a middle-class family. d. An African-American female living below the poverty threshold.

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A person's total energy requirements are determined by adding the BMR, the amount of daily activity, and the:

a. amount of daily food intake. b. amount of sleep required. c. thermic effect of food. d. degree of overweight.

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One study reported that adolescents' beliefs regarding their peers' alcohol use and attitudes predicted their own drinking behavior. This finding highlights the importance of _____ in predicting an individual's use of alcohol.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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