Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid-base disorder respiratory alkalosis?
A) consequence of hyperventilation (for example, in fever or mental illness)
B) consequence of prolonged vomiting
C) consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation (for example, due to COPD)
D) consequence of tissue hypoxia (for example, in ischemic conditions)
E) consequence of strenuous exercise
A
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A. layer of simple squamous epithelium and a thick layer of dense connective tissue. B. layer of simple squamous epithelium and a thick layer of cartilage. C. layer of simple squamous epithelium and a thin layer of areolar tissue. D. layer of pseudostratified epithelium and a thick layer of areolar tissue.
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A. the hypothalamus stimulating the testes to release LH. B. LH causing the interstitial cells to release testosterone. C. a high level of testosterone stimulating the testes to release more LH. D. a high level of testosterone stimulating the hypothalamus.
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A) base of the lung. B) diaphragmatic surface. C) mediastinal surface. D) costal surface. E) root of the lung.
The soleus is a muscle that forms part of the
A) thigh. B) calf. C) shoulder. D) buttocks.