The structures that regulate blood flow into single capillaries within a tissue are ________.

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


precapillary sphincters

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The gas law that describes the pressure changes that occur during pulmonary ventilation is

a) Boyle's law b) Charles' law c) Henry's law d) The inhalation law e) The law of partial pressure

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The membranous network that wraps around myofibrils and holds relatively high concentrations of calciumĀ is known as the

A. T-tubule. B. sarcomere. C. sarcolemma. D. sarcoplasmic reticulum. E. Golgi body.

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Essential organic compounds needed in the diet in small amounts for growth and health are called _______.

A) Hormones B) Minerals C) Cholesterols D) Vitamins

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The thoracic cavity contains which of the following cavities?

A. Pericardial and pleural B. Cranial, abdominal, pelvic C. Thoracic, pleural, pelvic D. Cranial, spinal, pelvic

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