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Lipoproteins and Cholesterol

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What is the effect of angiotensin II on blood vessels?

It has no effect on blood vessels
It increases the permeability of blood vessels
It causes them to constrict (correct)
It causes them to dilate

What is the role of aldosterone in the kidneys?

It increases the reabsorption of sodium and water into the blood (correct)
It decreases the reabsorption of sodium and water into the blood
It has no effect on sodium and water balance
It increases the excretion of sodium and water into the urine

What is the purpose of the Schilling test?

To determine if the kidneys are functioning properly
To diagnose multiple myeloma
To diagnose iron deficiency anemia
To determine if the stomach is producing intrinsic factor (correct)

What is the result of not having intrinsic factor in the stomach?

The body will be unable to absorb vitamin B12 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical condition associated with vitamin B12 deficiency?

Pernicious anemia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the Schilling test procedure?

Giving a vitamin B12 supplement in liquid form (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the radiolabelled dye in the Schilling test?

To detect the presence of vitamin B12 in the urine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increased reabsorption of sodium and water into the blood?

Increased blood pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of angiotensin II in stimulating the secretion of aldosterone?

It stimulates the secretion of aldosterone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the kidneys in the regulation of blood pressure?

To increase the reabsorption of sodium and water into the blood (A) Signup and view all the answers