All of the following characteristics are functions of chloride except? a. to maintain acid-base balance. b. increasing absorption in a person with high blood pressure. c. comprising hydrochloric acid in the stomach. d. maintaining the body's fluid balance.

If an older person went to the doctor with a fever, chills, body aches, and a cough, what would the doctor most likely suspect the person has?

An obese man 5'5 and 200 pounds, seta a long-term goal to loose 50 pounds which of these is a resonable benchmark he might set for himself

Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from uv damage when keratinocytes a. provide the melanocyte with a protective shield against abrasion b. maintain the appropriate temperature so the product of the melanocyte will not denature c. maintain the appropriate ph in order for the melanocyte to synthesize melanin granules d. accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a uv-blocking pigment layer