Most Solutes in Body Fluids Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

Most solutes in body fluids are

• A)electrolytes
• B)proteins
• C)sugars
• D)amino acids
• E)lipids

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate) and part of the body's fight-or-flight response.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration, involved in various body functions including metabolism and the immune response.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that are known to lead to cancer development in living tissue.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for carrying motor and sensory information both to and from the central nervous system.