The female hormone ________ seems to decrease sodium reabsorption, thus promoting sodium and water loss by the kidney.

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


progesterone

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a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E

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Decreased blood flow in response to enhanced tissue activity is called active hyperemia

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The granular cells secrete renin in response to:

a. Low blood pressure b. High blood pressure c. Low blood pH d. Low blood osmolarity

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All of the following take place during the absorptive state except

A) ketone bodies begin to form. B) blood glucose levels rise. C) estrogen promotes protein synthesis. D) insulin stimulates triglycerides. E) aerobic metabolism provides increased synthesis of blood lipid levels.

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