Which of the following statements about sweat glands is NOT true?
a. Sweat glands are derived from the epidermis.
b. Sweat glands are important in thermoregulation.
c. Sweat glands produce anti-microbial compounds.
d. Sweat glands produce sebum.
e. None of these.
D
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A) hydrostatic and osmotic pressure B) hydrostatic pressure only C) blood volume and viscosity D) plasma and formed element concentration
Which brain area is considered to be the headquarters of the ANS?
A) cerebral cortex B) thalamus C) limbic system D) hypothalamus E) brain stem
In mitral valve prolapse, the mitral valve
A. bulges into the left atrium during ventricular contraction. B. is missing as a result of abnormal development. C. has an extra cusp. D. bulges into the left atrium during ventricular relaxation.
Hypoventilation is a cause of:
a. respiratory acidosis b. respiratory alkalosis c. metabolic acidosis d. metabolic alkalosis e. pulmonary edema