Select correct answer. 1. Which of the following hormones stimulate and maintains metabolic processes? A. Calcitonin B. Thyroxine C. Thymosin D. Oxytocin 2. Nitrogen wastes in the body come from: A. Breathing since the atmosphere is 78% nitrogen B. The breakdown of glucose by aerobic respiration C. the breakdown of glucose by anaerobic respiration D. The breakdown of fats and lipids E. The breakdown of proteins and amino acids 3. In the nephron, water is removed from the urine to return to the blood in the following areas: A. Loop of Henle B. Glomerulus C. Collecting duct D. Alveoli E. Two of above 4. Drug residues are released into the urine: A. In the proximal convoluted tubule B. In the Loop of Henle C. From the Bowman's capsule D. In the distal convoluted tubule E. Through the glomerulus 5. An important function of the kidney is regulating the level of water in the blood. In this way the kidneys help to control: A. The metabolism of glucose B. Blood pressure C. Synthesis of carbohydrates D. Synthesis of insulin E. None of the above
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