1) to maintain ________, the body uses a combination of simple diffusion across small
distances; wide spread distribution of molecules through the circulatory system and
rapid, specific delivery of messages by the nervous system.
2) the high ________ osmolarity allows urine to be concentrated.
3) the rapid pressure increase that occurs when the left ventricle pushes blood into the
aorta can be felt as ________.
4) while still undifferentiated, gametes are called ________.
5) a normal sperm count ranges from ________ spermatozoa per milliliter.
6) a certain reaction pathway consists of four steps. how would decreasing the amount
of enzyme that catalyzes the second step affect the process?
7) the volume of air that can be forcefully inhaled on top of a normal inspiration is
called the ________.
8) what would be the nutritional consequence of excessive antacid use?