The kidneys control the pH of body fluids by adjusting three interrelated factors: H+ excretion, HCO3- excretion, and ammonia secretion

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


True

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Intervertebral discs are made up of the gelatinous ________________ pulposis and the fibrous annulus fibrosis

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The prominent ridges in the lining of the empty stomach are called

A) cardia. B) papillae. C) rugae. D) plicae. E) villi.

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Match each term with its definition.

1. the amount of blood pumped out of the heart during one contraction 2. the amount of blood in the ventricle available to be pumped out of the heart during one contraction 3. the volume of blood circulated by the heart in one minute 4. the amount of blood left in the ventricle after it contracts A. cardiac output (CO) B. heart rate (HR) C. end-diastolic volume (EDV) D. stroke volume (SV) E. end-systolic volume (ESV)

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