Where does HDL in the body come from?
The small intestine
The pancreas
The liver
The gallbladder
The Correct Answer is C
A. The small intestine absorbs lipids but does not produce HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
B. The pancreas produces enzymes and hormones, but it does not produce HDL.
C. The liver is the primary organ responsible for the synthesis of HDL. HDL is involved in reverse cholesterol transport, carrying cholesterol from tissues back to the liver.
D. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile but does not produce HDL.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. The renal tubules reabsorb more water. If blood volume and pressure are too high, the body would aim to reduce them, not increase them further. Reabsorbing more water would increase blood volume.
B. The kidneys produce less urine. To lower blood volume and pressure, the kidneys would increase urine production, not decrease it.
C. ADH release is inhibited: ADH (antidiuretic hormone) promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased blood volume and pressure. When blood volume and pressure are too high, the body inhibits ADH release to promote water excretion and lower blood volume and pressure.
D. The renal tubules reabsorb more sodium. Reabsorbing more sodium would lead to water retention, increasing blood volume and pressure, which is the opposite of what the body needs when blood volume and pressure are already high.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Corpus luteum; FSH and LH: The follicle transforms into the corpus luteum after ovulation, which secretes hormones. However, FSH and LH are hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, not products of the corpus luteum.
B. Corpus albicans; progesterone: The corpus albicans is a degenerated form of the corpus luteum and is not responsible for secreting progesterone.
C. Corpus albicans; estrogen and progesterone: The corpus albicans forms after the corpus luteum degenerates and does not produce significant levels of estrogen and progesterone.
D. Corpus luteum; estrogen and progesterone: After ovulation, the follicle transforms into the corpus luteum, which secretes estrogen and progesterone to support the early stages of pregnancy or regulate the menstrual cycle if pregnancy does not occur.