Anatomy and Physiology

Hyperkalemia refers to an excess of what?

Hyperkalemia refers to an excess of what?

Hyperkalemia refers to an excess of what?
A) sodium
B) water
C) calcium
D) potassium
E) chloride

Beanieman   91   3 Replies

ch1990

Hyperkalemia refers to high levels of potassium in the plasma.

Hyperkalemia refers to high levels of potassium in the plasma.

Hyperkalemia refers to high levels of potassium in the plasma.
A) True
B) False

Beanieman   114   2 Replies

Beanieman

Hyperopia and presbyopia may have some features in common, but a key difference between these two co

Hyperopia and presbyopia may have some features in common, but a key difference between these two co

Hyperopia and presbyopia may have some features in common, but a key difference between these two conditions is that
A) one is farsightedness, and the other is nearsightedness.
B) nearsighted people never develop presbyopia, but they can de

snowhite   165   3 Replies

WideEyes

Hyperopia is when the eye cannot focus properly on ________ objects.

Hyperopia is when the eye cannot focus properly on ________ objects.

Hyperopia is when the eye cannot focus properly on ________ objects.

CroweN6459   76   1 Reply

emnevius

Hyperparathyroidism : (Multiple Choice)

Hyperparathyroidism : (Multiple Choice)

Hyperparathyroidism
 
  A) increases risk of spontaneous fractures.
  B) stimulates excessive osteoclast activity, softening bones.
  C) is most often caused by a tumor.
  D) all of the above.


(Question 2[/

ferry_L   25   2 Replies

ferry_L

Hyperpnea (exercise hyperventilation) results from ________.

Hyperpnea (exercise hyperventilation) results from ________.

Hyperpnea (exercise hyperventilation) results from ________.

A) sensory feedback from arterial chemoreceptors
B) sensory feedback from a variety of receptors
C) feedforward signals from the motor cortex
D) feedforward signal

echobush   1332   3 Replies

bio_man

Hyperpnea describes the increase in ventilation that occurs to meet an increase in metabolic demands

Hyperpnea describes the increase in ventilation that occurs to meet an increase in metabolic demands

Hyperpnea describes the increase in ventilation that occurs to meet an increase in metabolic demands of the tissues.
A) True
B) False

Beanieman   143   3 Replies

venusky

Hyperpolarization question help!

Hyperpolarization question help!

Some inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) are the result of Cl- entering the cell through a chloride channel. Other IPSPs are caused by the opening of K+ channels. How could movement of the potassium ion result in hyperpolarization of the posts

boowoo1234   294   1 Reply

bio_man

hyperpolarizing graded potential and depolarizing graded potential

hyperpolarizing graded potential and depolarizing graded potential

What happens when a hyperpolarizing graded potential and a depolarizing graded potential of similar magnitude simultaneously arrive at the trigger zone of a neuron?

sakura7   4679   2 Replies

lewis

Hypersecretion of a hormone by the endocrine gland marked in the diagram results in a type of ...

Hypersecretion of a hormone by the endocrine gland marked in the diagram results in a type of ...

[html]Hypersecretion of a hormone by the endocrine gland marked in the diagram results in a type of depression that affects some people during the winter months, when the day length is short, known as

 

mnoon   59   1 Reply

a_sabu2

Hypersecretion of ADH

Hypersecretion of ADH

I have no idea what the answer to this.  I'm no good at these kinds of questions.   Help is appreciated.

A person was previously diagnosed as having a posterior pituitary tumor that causes hypersecretion of ADH.  He com

amoders   419   5 Replies

padre

Hypersecretion of cortisol causes ________. (Multiple Choice)

Hypersecretion of cortisol causes ________. (Multiple Choice)

Hypersecretion of cortisol causes ________.
A) Addison's disease
B) Myxedema
C) Cushing's syndrome
D) None of the above

go90   119   2 Replies

go90

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a ...

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a ...

Hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurs before epiphyseal plates close results in a condition known as acromegaly.

Cali Fornia   410   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure can result in a condition called ___

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure can result in a condition called ___

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure can result in a condition called ________.

Edwindsor   275   3 Replies

ancra

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates closes causes a disorder known as:

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates closes causes a disorder known as:

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after the epiphyseal plates closes causes a disorder known as:
A) gigantism
B) acromegaly
C) pituitary dwarfism
D) congenital hypothyroidism

Cali Fornia   374   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary before puberty, resulting in abnormal ...

Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary before puberty, resulting in abnormal ...

[html]Hypersecretion of human growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary before puberty, resulting in abnormal and accelerated growth, is called ________.

• Addison's disease

• Cushing's syndrome

• myxedema

• None of the

dwilliams11   120   2 Replies

dwilliams11

Hypertension

Hypertension

Relate pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with primary hypertension to the clinical manifestations and complications.

Collaborative care of the older adult with primary hypertension.

kmhade   473   1 Reply

duddy

Hypertension (HTN) and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)

Hypertension (HTN) and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)

Define the pathophysiology of hypertension and the significance of hypertension on a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).

ddhr   2384   3 Replies

ddhr

Hypertension is a risk factor for arteriosclerosis because

Hypertension is a risk factor for arteriosclerosis because

Hypertension is a risk factor for arteriosclerosis because
      
the high pressure damages the endothelial lining of the blood vessels.
      
the heart works harder and hypertrophies.
      
the stroke volume fluctuates wildly.

han_cam   510   1 Reply

han_cam

Hypertension is defined as: (Multiple Choice)

Hypertension is defined as: (Multiple Choice)

Hypertension is defined as:
A) high blood pressure.
B) excess aldosterone.
C) low blood pressure.
D) high blood sugar.

Cali Fornia   164   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Hypertension is usually diagnosed early in the disease process since taking an individual's blood ...

Hypertension is usually diagnosed early in the disease process since taking an individual's blood ...

Hypertension is usually diagnosed early in the disease process since taking an individual's blood pressure leads to an easy diagnosis.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

palacir999   42   1 Reply

suarezs1

Hypertensive heart disease is usually cured with diuretic medications. (True or false?)

Hypertensive heart disease is usually cured with diuretic medications. (True or false?)

Hypertensive heart disease is usually cured with diuretic medications.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

kate lynn   75   2 Replies

kate lynn

Hyperthyroidism, known as ________ disease, is an autoimmune condition.

Hyperthyroidism, known as ________ disease, is an autoimmune condition.

Hyperthyroidism, known as ________ disease, is an autoimmune condition.

snowhite   179   2 Replies

snowhite

Hypertonic refers to _______. (Multiple Choice)

Hypertonic refers to _______. (Multiple Choice)

Hypertonic refers to _______.     
A) a concentration of solutes that is less than the solutes inside the cell
B) the concentration of solutes that a cell is bathed in
C) the concentration of solutes inside a cell

MeGusta!   545   3 Replies

milestone23

Hypertrophy is muscle wasting.T/F?

Hypertrophy is muscle wasting.T/F?

Hypertrophy is muscle wasting.
T/F? A) True
B) False

earwig   77   1 Reply

XinXu

Hypertrophy refers to increased growth or development.

Hypertrophy refers to increased growth or development.

Hypertrophy refers to increased growth or development.

• true

• false

zmudasam   72   2 Replies

zmudasam

Hyperventilation can result in _______. (Multiple Choice)

Hyperventilation can result in _______. (Multiple Choice)

Hyperventilation can result in _______.     
A) too much carbon dioxide in the blood      B) too much oxygen in the blood
C) respiratory acidosis      D) too little carbon dioxide in the blood

MeGusta!   688   3 Replies

milestone23

Hyperventilation decreases blood pH. (Multiple Choice)

Hyperventilation decreases blood pH. (Multiple Choice)

Hyperventilation decreases blood pH.
A) True
B) False

Beanieman   146   3 Replies

venusky

Hyperventilation is defined as _______. (Multiple Choice)

Hyperventilation is defined as _______. (Multiple Choice)

Hyperventilation is defined as _______.     
A) an increase in the depth of breathing
B) an increase in the rate of breathing
C) a decrease in the depth of breathing
D) an increase in the rate and depth of breathin

MeGusta!   485   3 Replies

milestone23

Hyperventilation is the body's response to ________.

Hyperventilation is the body's response to ________.

Hyperventilation is the body's response to ________.
 
  A) increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
  B) increased oxygen levels in the blood
  C) decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
  D) alkalosis
  E) in

michaelmorris17   54   2 Replies

michaelmorris17

Hyperventilation is the cause of an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the cause of an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the cause of an acid-base imbalance known as:
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.

Cali Fornia   174   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Hyperventilation is the compensation for an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the compensation for an acid-base imbalance known as:

Hyperventilation is the compensation for an acid-base imbalance known as:
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.

Cali Fornia   198   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Hyperventilation is usually accompanied by a(n) :

Hyperventilation is usually accompanied by a(n) :

Hyperventilation is usually accompanied by a(n)
 
  A) increase in blood CO2 concentration and a drop in pH.
  B) increase in blood CO2 concentration and a rise in pH.
  C) decrease in blood CO2 concentration and a drop in pH.

queeny   46   3 Replies

werty

Hyperventilation leads to all of the following except:

Hyperventilation leads to all of the following except:

Hyperventilation leads to all of the following except:
A) brief periods of apnea
B) cyanosis
C) dizziness
D) fainting
E) buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

barry   915   2 Replies

barry

Hyperventilation of the lungs increases

Hyperventilation of the lungs increases

Hyperventilation of the lungs increases
 
  A. Blood pH.
  B. Acid in the blood.
  C. Carbon dioxide in the blood.
  D. None of the above.

Nalu   71   1 Reply

Bflint101

Hyperventilation will cause changes in PCO2 that are detected by the chemoreceptors which causes ...

Hyperventilation will cause changes in PCO2 that are detected by the chemoreceptors which causes ...

A.decrease in breathing rate and depth of breathing.      
B.increase in breathing rate and depth of breathing.      
C.decrease in breathing rate only.      
D.increase in breathing rate only.      
E.increase in depth of breathing only.

sPaZzLe27   269   3 Replies

bio_man

Hyperventilation _____ plasma carbon dioxide levels which _____ plasma pH.

Hyperventilation _____ plasma carbon dioxide levels which _____ plasma pH.

Hyperventilation _____ plasma carbon dioxide levels which _____ plasma pH.
 
  A.
  decreases; decreases
 
  B.
  increases; decreases
 
  C.
  increases; increases
 
  D.
  decrease

juicymae92   29   2 Replies

juicymae92

Hypervitaminosis may have serious consequences. Which vitamin group, water or fat soluble, is most l

Hypervitaminosis may have serious consequences. Which vitamin group, water or fat soluble, is most l

Hypervitaminosis may have serious consequences. Which vitamin group, water or fat soluble, is most likely to be involved in such cases and why?

Edwindsor   133   3 Replies

ancra

Hypethermia

Hypethermia

How does skeletal muscle tissue contribute to body temperature?

oscarv6010   510   2 Replies

oscarv6010

Hypocalcemia stimulates ________. (Multiple Choice)

Hypocalcemia stimulates ________. (Multiple Choice)

Hypocalcemia stimulates ________.
 
  A) secretion of renin
  B) an increase in blood urea nitrogen
  C) a decrease in aldosterone production
  D) vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles
  E) secretion of parathyroi

krazyrwe   58   3 Replies

Lewibr02