A slight rise in arterial PCO2 from normal resting values at sea level is a much stronger stimulus for increasing ventilation than a comparable fall in arterial PO2 under the same conditions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


TRUE

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A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development but had below normal mental cognition. Which of the following likely caused his condition?

A. Hypersecretion of testosterone B. Elevated vitamin D synthesis C. Hyposecretion of growth hormone D. Hypersecretion of growth hormone E. An adrenal tumor that secretes androgens

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Which of the following would not be measured in a kinematic analysis of a tennis serve?

A. angular velocity B. linear velocity C. muscular force D. angular acceleration

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Identify the true statement(s) about anaerobic respiration

a. It completely oxidizes certain food molecules. b. It forms carbon dioxide. c. It donates hydrogens to NAD molecules. d. All of the above statements are true. e. It donates hydrogens to pyruvate molecules.

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A single contraction-relaxation cycle in a muscle fiber produces a _________

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

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