Excessive secretion by the glands causes the bones to become brittle.

Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid-base disorder respiratory alkalosis?

A) consequence of hyperventilation (for example, in fever or mental illness) B) consequence of prolonged vomiting C) consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation (for example, due to COPD) D) consequence of tissue hypoxia (for example, in ischemic conditions) E) consequence of strenuous exercise

Why do people sometimes have a difficult time holding their urine?

What will be an ideal response?

The muscle which pulls the scrotum tight around the testicles, causing it to look like a little "brain" it the __________ muscle.

A) Detrusor B) Cremaster C) Testicular D) Dartos E) Inguinal

________ tissue covers body surfaces

A) Nervous B) Epithelial C) Connective D) Muscle