What determines whether blood is bright red or a dull, dark red?

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In bright red blood, oxygen is bound to hemoglobin (oxygenated blood). In dull, dark-red blood, oxygen has been released from the hemoglobin (deoxygenated blood).

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The major clinical effect of increased [H+] (acidosis) is tingling of the peripheral nervous system

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which structure(s) is(are) part of the inner neural layer?

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Which of the following accurately describes thromboplastin?

A. A compound released by healed tissues that initiates clot dissolution B. A precursor to prothrombin C. A compound that keeps platelets from sticking to the endothelium D. A compound released by damaged tissue that initiates the extrinsic clotting pathway E. A compound released by damaged tissue that initiates the intrinsic clotting pathway

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Movement of the Large Intestine

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