Which pressure is created by the presence of large proteins in the blood, such as albumin?
A) hydrostatic pressure B) interstitial fluid osmotic pressure
C) colloid osmotic pressure D) interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure
Answer: C
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Hormones that dominate during the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) are the
A) mineralocorticoids. B) androgens. C) glucocorticoids. D) catecholamines. E) gonadotropins.
Glucose is a
A. polar molecule, and therefore it dissolves readily in plasma. B. polar molecule, and therefore it requires a transporter in the blood. C. nonpolar molecule, and therefore it dissolves readily in plasma. D. nonpolar molecule, and therefore it requires a transporter in the blood.
Meiosis produces ________ in humans.
A. neurons B. sperm cells and oocytes C. somatic cells and sex cells D. somatic cells E. muscle cells
Which of the following is a function of the mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone?
A) help resist long-term stress B) increase blood glucose levels C) decrease edema D) suppress inflammation E) regulate salt content of the blood