Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called
A. abduction.
B. flexion.
C. inversion.
D. retraction.
E. adduction.
E
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Which of the following statements correctly compares water-soluble hormones with lipid-soluble hormones?
a) Both types of hormone are carried in the blood attached to a carrier protein. b) Both types of hormone almost always stimulate increases in mRNA transcription. c) Only water-soluble hormones use second messengers. d) Only water-soluble hormones require a receptor. e) Lipid-soluble hormones are not found in the bloodstream.
The thyroid gland is located
A. anterior to the atria of the heart. B. immediately anterior to the trachea. C. immediately superior to the larynx. D. immediately posterior to the cricoid cartilage.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of sodium while enhancing potassium secretion. 2. Pressure diuresis decreases blood volume and blood pressure. 3. Aldosterone is secreted in response to low extracellular potassium. 4. To remain properly hydrated, water intake must equal water output. 5. The main way the kidney regulates potassium ions is to excrete them.
The process by which food substances are chemically changed into simpler forms
that can be absorbed is called ______. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word