Generally, PCO2 in arterial blood is ________ than PCO2 in venous blood.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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Women who are thin, athletic, and under prolonged stress may experience cessation of menstruation or ________.

A. primary amenorrhea B. menorrhea C. functional amenorrhea D. dysmenorrhea

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Administration of a medication in the elderly can result in a much higher dosage than the clinician might intend because

A) the metabolic rate in the elderly is so high. B) the kidneys of the elderly do not work well. C) the elderly have less water content in the body. D) other medications they take might enhance the concentration of another drug. E) they cannot regulate pH well.

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Endocrine glands secrete _____ into the bloodstream, where they travel to specific sites called ____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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