Of the following vessel types, which conduct blood toward the heart, regardless of oxygen content?

A. Arteries
B. Arterioles
C. Capillaries
D. Veins


Answer: D. Veins

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The pancreas is located ________ to the stomach, and it lies between the duodenum and the ________

A.   anterior, liver B.   anterior, spleen C.   posterior, liver D.   posterior, spleen

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A red blood cell has a diameter of about 8?m. Use that information to estimate the diameter of the oocyte in micrometers (?m) and millimeters (mm). (1 mm = 1000 ?m)

A) An oocyte has a diameter about 2 times greater than the red blood cell. B) An oocyte has a diameter about 4 times greater than the red blood cell. C) An oocyte has a diameter about 7 times greater than the red blood cell. D) An oocyte has a diameter about 11 times greater than the red blood cell. E) An oocyte has a diameter about 15 times greater than the red blood cell.

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Which chemical type of hormone has a longer half-life?

A. lipid-soluble B. protein C. water-soluble D. amino acid derivative

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