The hair cells of the utricle and saccule are clustered in
A) ampullae.
B) cristae.
C) cupulae.
D) maculae.
E) otoconia.
Answer: D
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Which of the following would most likely be true? A) Blood cells were pushed from the capillaries. B) Proteins were trapped in the inner layer of the nephron. C) Proteins crossed over into the glomerular capsule. D) The glomerular filtrate is extremely dilute.
The extensor ________ is a connective tissue band that holds down extensor tendons on the posterior side of the wrist.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements regarding calcium homeostasis is true?
A. When blood calcium levels are too low, osteoclast activity increases.
B. Parathyroid hormone increases calcium loss from the kidney.
C. Increased osteoblast activity increases blood calcium levels.
D. Calcitonin elevates blood calcium levels.
E. Parathyroid hormone inhibits osteoclast activity.
Hypokalemia can result from all of the following except ________
A) aldosterone hyposecretion B) heavy sweating C) excessive use of laxatives D) chronic vomiting E) diarrhea