Which hormone increases acid secretion by the stomach?

A) secretin B) somatostatin
C) gastrin D) gastric-inhibitory peptide (GIP)


Answer: C

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Freezing of exposed tissues produces the condition of ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In a solution, the ________ is dissolved in the ________.

A. molecule; element B. solute; solvent C. solvent; solute D. element; molecule

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With increased age, skeletal muscles show

A. a decrease in the number of myofibrils. B. increased glycogen reserves. C. an increase in muscle fiber diameter. D. no change in oxygen storage capability. E. a tendency to fatigue less rapidly.

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What is the function of lymphatic vessels?

A) The function of lymphatic vessels is to transport blood throughout peripheral tissues of the body. B) The function of lymphatic vessels is to provide a site for lymphocyte maturation. C) The function of lymphatic vessels is to transport lymph from peripheral tissues to the venous system. D) The function of lymphatic vessels is to detect pathogens before they reach the vital organs of the trunk and to help filter the lymph. E) The function of lymphatic vessels is to produce hormones that help the development of functional T cells.

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