The vessel that supplies blood to the arm, shoulder, chest wall, back, and spinal cord is called the

A) internal thoracic artery.
B) vertebral artery.
C) thyrocervical trunk.
D) subclavian artery.
E) brachial artery.


D) subclavian artery.

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A) venule. B) anastomosis. C) vein. D) arteriole. E) thoroughfare channel.

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Which of the following is a function of erythrocytes?

A. To defend the body against pathogens B. To initiate blood clotting C. To regulate erythropoiesis D. To transport nutrients E. To transport carbon dioxide

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________ is an inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.

A. Gastroenteritis B. Peritonitis C. Irritable bowel syndrome D. Crohn's disease

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Increases in secretion of the hormone ADH cause sodium concentration in the blood plasma to

A. increase. B. decrease. C. stay at the same level.

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