The hormone called ________ plays an important role in synchronizing physiological function with the cycle of daylight and darkness.
A. melatonin
B. melanin
C. hepcidin
D. inhibin
E. calcitonin
Answer: A
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Of the 180 liters of water filtered out of the blood every day, about 150 liters are reabsorbed. 2. In a healthy kidney, almost no glucose is lost in the urine. 3. Glycosuria is symptomatic of diabetes mellitus. 4. Sodium ions are returned to the blood primarily by active transport. 5. Secretion moves hydrogen ions from the filtrate to the blood whereas active transport moves hydrogen ions from the blood to the filtrate.
How do diuretic drugs act to increase urine volume?
A. By inhibiting active transport of sodium B. By inhibiting the secretion of ADH C. By increasing blood flow to the kidney D. None of these are correct.
Which of the following ligaments is not associated with the hip joint?
A) iliofemoral ligament B) pubofemoral ligament C) ischiofemoral ligament D) ligamentum teres E) anterior cruciate ligament
The two anatomical portions of the skeleton are the skull and vertebral column
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.