If the Amount of Sodium in the Blood Decreases,what Would

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the amount of sodium in the blood decreases,what would a negative feedback control mechanism be expected to do?

• A)Decrease the amount of sodium in the blood
• B)Increase the amount of sodium in the blood
• C)Leave the amount of sodium unchanged
• D)Change the set point for sodium
• E)Inhibit the ingestion of more sodium

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Definitions:

Proximal Tip

The part of a structure that is nearest to the center of the body or to the point of attachment.

Elbow

The joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm, allowing for arm bending and extension.

Trochlear Notch

A depression on the proximal end of the ulna that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus, aiding in elbow joint movement.

Greater Tubercle

A large, bony prominence on the lateral portion of the humerus (upper arm bone), to which several shoulder muscles attach.