Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 13, Problem 14RA
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The blood cells produced due to stimulation by a hormone released from the kidneys.
Introduction:
The kidney is a specialized organ of the body involved in the removal of harmful substances from the blood. The kidneys play a major role in sustaining life of higher organisms. They control blood pressure, maintain homeostasis of body fluids, and remove waste products from the body.
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Chapter 13 Solutions
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Ch. 13 - State the components of the circulatory system...Ch. 13 - Prob. 1bCPCh. 13 - Prob. 2CPCh. 13 - Prob. 3CPCh. 13 - Describe how the rate of erythropoiesis is...Ch. 13 - Prob. 5aCPCh. 13 - Prob. 5bCPCh. 13 - Using a flow diagram (arrows), describe the...Ch. 13 - Use a flow diagram to describe the systemic...Ch. 13 - List the AV valves and the valves of the pulmonary...
Ch. 13 - Discuss how defective valves affect blood flow...Ch. 13 - Prob. 7bCPCh. 13 - Prob. 8aCPCh. 13 - Prob. 8bCPCh. 13 - Draw a figure to illustrate the pressure...Ch. 13 - Prob. 10aCPCh. 13 - Using a line diagram, illustrate a myocardial...Ch. 13 - Draw an ECG and label the waves. Indicate the...Ch. 13 - Draw a figure that shows the relationship between...Ch. 13 - Prob. 11cCPCh. 13 - Prob. 12aCPCh. 13 - Prob. 12bCPCh. 13 - Explain the functions of capillaries and describe...Ch. 13 - Prob. 14CPCh. 13 - Prob. 15CPCh. 13 - Identify normal and pathological causes of...Ch. 13 - Prob. 16bCPCh. 13 - Prob. 17aCPCh. 13 - Explain how the lymphatic system and the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 18CPCh. 13 - Prob. 1RACh. 13 - All arteries in the body contain oxygen-rich blood...Ch. 13 - The "lub," or first heart sound, is produced by...Ch. 13 - The first heart sound is produced at
Ch. 13 - Changes in the cardiac rate primarily reflect...Ch. 13 - Prob. 6RACh. 13 - Prob. 7RACh. 13 - The cells that normally have the fastest rate of...Ch. 13 - Which of these statements is true? a. The heart...Ch. 13 - Prob. 10RACh. 13 - Prob. 11RACh. 13 - Prob. 12RACh. 13 - Prob. 13RACh. 13 - Prob. 14RACh. 13 - Prob. 15RACh. 13 - During the phase of isovolumetric relaxation of...Ch. 13 - Peristaltic waves of contraction move fluid within...Ch. 13 - Describe how the pacemaker cells produce a...Ch. 13 - What characteristic of the SA node distinguishes...Ch. 13 - Compare the duration of the heart's contraction...Ch. 13 - Step by step, describe the pressure changes that...Ch. 13 - Can a detective valve be detected by an ECG? Can a...Ch. 13 - Describe the causes of the P, QRS, and T waves of...Ch. 13 - The lungs are the only organs that receive the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 25RACh. 13 - Prob. 26RACh. 13 - Prob. 27RACh. 13 - Prob. 28RACh. 13 - Prob. 29RACh. 13 - Prob. 30RACh. 13 - Prob. 31RACh. 13 - Prob. 32RACh. 13 - Prob. 33RACh. 13 - Prob. 34RACh. 13 - Prob. 35RACh. 13 - Prob. 36RACh. 13 - Prob. 37RACh. 13 - Prob. 38RACh. 13 - Prob. 39RACh. 13 - Prob. 40RACh. 13 - Prob. 41RACh. 13 - Prob. 42RA
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