Identify the two components making up whole blood, and list the composition of each

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Whole blood is composed of plasma (which contains albumins, globulins, fibrinogen, electrolytes, organic nutrients, and organic wastes) and formed elements (which are platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells).

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Lymph nodes are grouped throughout the body except in the

A. mesentery. B. lungs. C. central nervous system. D. inguinal connective tissue.

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Red pulp and white pulp are characteristic of which lymphoid organ?

A) Lymph node B) Tonsil C) Thymus D) Spleen

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Which of the following is NOT a necessary function of the tongue?

A. swallowing B. chewing C. taste D. speech

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The smell of croissants in a bakery would trigger the __________ phase of gastric secretion.

a) intestinal b) esophageal c) gastric d) cephalic

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