Partial constriction due to constant sympathetic stimulation of blood vessels is known as
A) vasoconstriction.
B) vasodilation.
C) arteriosclerosis.
D) vasomotor tone.
E) aortic reflex.
D
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A. Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin B. Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone C. Follicle-stimulating hormone and melanocyte-stimulating hormone D. Prolactin and oxytocin E. Thyroid-stimulating hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which hormone triggers ovulation?
a) GnRH b) LH c) FSH d) Estrogen e) Progesterone
What element is necessary for thyroid hormone production?
A. Calcium B. Sodium C. Magnesium D. Potassium E. Iodine
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A reduction in capillary blood pressure would allow more blood to be pushed into the interstitial fluid. 2. A reduction in the protein concentration in the plasma would allow more blood to remain in the interstitial fluid. 3. An increase in the protein concentration in the plasma would allow more blood to remain in the interstitial fluid. 4. A decrease in capillary blood pressure or an increase in the plasma protein concentration would have about the same effect on the interstitial fluid. 5. An increase in capillary blood pressure or a decrease in the plasma protein concentration would have about the same effect on the interstitial fluid.