What is the mechanism for stopping bleeding called?

A. Erythropoiesis
B. Thrombocytosis
C. Vasoconstriction
D. Hemostasis
E. Negative feedback


D. Hemostasis

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a. true b. false

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The tissue that suspends from the stomach and anteriorly across most of the abdominal cavity is (the)

A) lesser omentum. B) transverse mesocolon. C) greater omentum. D) mesentery. E) None of the answers are correct.

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Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible)?

A. Hyoglossus B. Depressor anguli oris C. Sternohyoid D. Digastric E. Zygomaticus major

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