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
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