For questions 44-48 use the following choices Choose A if the statement refers t

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For questions 44-48 use the following choices Choose A if the statement refers to the absorptive state Choose B if the statement refers to the post-absorptive state 44. Catabolic reactions dominate 45. Anabolic reactions dominate 46. Glycogenolysis occurs in the liver 47. Triglyceride synthesis occurs in adipose tissue 48. Glucagon and cortisol levels increase 49. Which statement regarding kidney function is true? a. The kidneys filter approximately 180 liters of fluid per day b. Each minute, 125 ml of fluid is filtered into the renal tubules. c. The only function of the glomerulus is filtration. d. The renal tubules can absorb or secrete. e. all of the above 50. Urine exits each kidney through its: a ureter b. capsule c. pyramicd d. calyx e. urethra 51. Functions of the urinary system include a. regulation of blood volume and blood pressure. b. regulation of plasma concentration of certain ions. c. helping to stabilize blood pH. d. conservation of valuable nutrients. e. all of the answers are correct. 52. Podocytes are found where in the kidney? a wall of PCT b. visceral layer of glomerular capsule c. papillary duct d. thin limb of nephron loop e. endothelium of glomerulus

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Answer 44

A

Because breakdown of complex food

Answer 45

B

Because anabolic processes use glucose in a variety of ways.like glucose is converted to glycogen or fat( in liver ) which store energy for future use

Answer 46

B

Because to maintain blood-glucose concentrations the liver produces glucose through the degradation of glycogen (glycogenolysis)

Answer 47

A

Because adipose tissue- insulin enhances synthesis of triglycerides.

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