Autoregulation refers to
A) maintaining constant GFR.
B) actions of the parasympathetic nervous system.
C) secretion of atrial natriuretic peptide at a constant rate.
D) secretion of renin at a constant rate.
A
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A) secondary afferent neurons. B) upper motor neurons. C) lower motor neurons. D) primary afferent neurons.
One of the major problems a premature infant may develop is respiratory distress syndrome. This occurs because in a premature infant
A. oxygen transport is impaired. B. surfactant isn't produced. C. the lungs are collapsed. D. there aren't enough red blood cells to carry oxygen. E. there is mixing of the arterial and venous blood.
The thyroid gland is located
A. immediately superior to the larynx. B. immediately posterior to the cricoid cartilage. C. immediately anterior to the trachea. D. anterior to the atria of the heart.