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The collecting duct is impermeable to water in the presence of ADH.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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(Question 2) The function of angiotensin II is to ________.
 
  A) decrease the production of aldosterone
  B) decrease water absorption
  C) constrict arterioles and increase blood pressure
  D) decrease arterial blood pressure

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(Question 3) Ghrelin, produced by the stomach, is a powerful appetite stimulant.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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(Question 4) Red blood cells lack mitochondria. As a result, ATP production is solely through ________.
 
  A) glycolysis
  B) electron transport chain
  C) citric acid (Krebs) cycle
  D) aerobic respiration

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(Question 5) In the absence of hormones, the distal tubule and collecting ducts are relatively impermeable to water.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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(Question 6) Diets high in cholesterol and saturated fats tend to produce high HDL concentrations.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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(Question 7) Alcohol acts as a diuretic because it ________.
 
  A) is not reabsorbed by the tubule cells
  B) inhibits the release of ADH
  C) increases the rate of glomerular filtration
  D) increases secretion of ADH

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(Question 8) Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?
 
  A) A negative nitrogen balance is normal and is a way of maintaining homeostasis.
  B) It is a condition usually caused by having a diet low in fish and meat.
  C) Protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis.
  D) It occurs when amino acids are broken down by liver enzymes and carried to the bloodstream.

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(Question 9) High levels of HDLs are considered good.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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(Question 10) The fluid in glomerular capsule is similar to plasma except that it does not contain a significant amount of ________.
 
  A) electrolytes
  B) hormones
  C) glucose
  D) plasma protein

1) FALSE

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2) C

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3) TRUE

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4) A

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5) TRUE

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6) FALSE

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7) B

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8) C

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9) TRUE

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10) D

Thank you so much for the answer