Which of the following effects on a gland can be caused by a tumor?

A) Hypersecretion only
B) Hyposecretion and hypersecretion
C) Hyposecretion only


B

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Which of the following statements regarding digestion and absorption of carbohydrates is TRUE?

A. Digestible polysaccharides are broken down into the monosaccharides glucose, galactose, and fructose, which can be absorbed. B. Lactose intolerance results from an insufficiency of the enzyme amylase. C. Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach. D. Sucrose is the main form of carbohydrate that can be absorbed by active transport across the intestinal epithelium. E. Cellulose from plants is a polymer of glucose that can be easily digested and absorbed by the human GI tract.

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Bacteria or other particulate debris contained within inspired air are removed or destroyed by _______.

A. mucus B. vibrissae C. stomach acid D. all of the above

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The epidermis of the skin serves as a barrier to mechanical stresses and protects us from microorganisms. What tissue do you think forms the epidermis?

A) stratified squamous epithelium B) simple columnar epithelium C) simple squamous epithelium D) pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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Constriction of the efferent arteriole by angiotensin II lowers blood pressure in the ________________ capillaries and enhances the reabsorption of sodium and water.

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

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