In response to the increased availability of nutrients during the absorptive state, liver and muscle
A. increase gluconeogenesis.
B. decrease amino acid uptake.
C. increase glycogenesis.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: C
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A) debris filter. B) mucus escalator. C) respiratory rhythmicity center. D) smooth slick surface allowing particles to slide. E) increased surface area for gas exchange.
Relative to skeletal muscle, smooth muscle
A) only uses less energy to generate a given amount of force. B) uses less energy to generate a given amount of force and can sustain contractile force without fatigue. C) only can sustain contractile force without fatigue. D) only uses calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and extracellular space. E) uses less energy to generate a given amount of force, can sustain contractile force without fatigue and uses calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and extracellular space.
Anemia results from a reduced O2-carrying capacity of the blood, which can be caused by a decrease in the number of
a. leukocytes b. lymphocytes c. macrophages d. erythrocytes e. monocytes
The AV valve that is located on the same side of the heart as the origin of the aorta is the
A. bicuspid or mitral valve. B. tricuspid valve. C. aortic semilunar valve. D. pulmonary semilunar valve. E. coronary sinus valve.