The human body has adapted to feast of famine conditions be developing the capacity to store?

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Question 1 of 5

The human body has adapted to feast of famine conditions be developing the capacity to store?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fats are the primary energy storage form for feast-or-famine adaptation, making C correct.

Question 2 of 5

The enzymes that initiates digestion of starch in the mouth?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Salivary amylase (ptyalin) begins starch digestion in the mouth, making A correct.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following fluid compartments contains the largest volume of water?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The intracellular compartment contains the largest volume of water, approximately 60% of total body water, as it encompasses all fluid within cells.

Question 4 of 5

The predominant extracellular cation is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sodium is the predominant cation in extracellular fluid, critical for osmotic balance and nerve function.

Question 5 of 5

When aldosterone is absent, sodium reabsorption in the nephron is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Without aldosterone, sodium reabsorption decreases, as aldosterone promotes sodium retention in the kidneys.

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