A swollen uvula might interfere with which of the following?

A.
mastication

B.
deglutition and breathing

C.
chemical digestion

D.
olfaction


B

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A) prolactin and cortisol B) estrogen and progesterone C) estrogen and prolactin D) oxytocin and progesterone

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The concentration gradient for

a. K+ favors its movement into the ECF b. Na+ favors its movement out of the cytosol c. K+ and Na+ are maintained by active transport d. Na+ opposes the electrical gradient for Na+ e. Cl- favors its movement out of the cytosol

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The AV valves close when __________

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

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