Which of the following can be caused by vomiting, when hydrochloric acid is lost from the stomach?

A) hypernatremia
B) hypokalemia
C) hypercalcemia
D) hypochloremia


Answer: D) hypochloremia

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A. diacylglycerol binds to ligand-gated channels on the endoplasmic reticulum, releasing calcium. B. IP3 binds to ligand-gated channels on the plasma membrane, releasing calcium. C. diacylglycerol binds to ligand-gated channels on the plasma membrane, releasing calcium. D. IP3 binds to ligand-gated channels on the endoplasmic reticulum, releasing calcium. E. phospholipase C phosphorylates the receptor leading to calcium production.

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Which of the following hepatitis viruses is mismatched with its description?

A. Hepatitis A virus - nonenveloped, single-stranded RNA enterovirus B. Hepatitis B virus - enveloped DNA virus C. Hepatitis C virus - RNA virus D. Hepatitis D virus - defective RNA virus that coinfects with hepatitis A virus

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The alternating contractions of the _____ and _____ ______ move the worm

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

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What are the two major effects of the discovery of the hunger and satiety peptides?

What will be an ideal response?

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