Most oxygen is transported in the blood bound to ________
A) beta chains in hemoglobin
B) alpha chains in hemoglobin
C) heme groups in hemoglobin
D) the plasma membrane of erythrocytes
E) delta chains in hemoglobin
C
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A. brush border B. glycocalyx C. cholesterol coat D. phospholipid bilayer E. cell-adhesion molecule
The common iliac arteries divide to form a branch that enters the pelvic cavity and a branch called the ________ that proceeds to the lower limb.
A) inferior branches B) inguinal arteries C) femoral arteries D) sacral arteries. E) external iliac arteries
An antibiotic component of semen produced by the prostate gland is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements about blood is FALSE?
A) Blood helps maintain body temperature. B) Blood is more viscous than water. C) Blood performs immune functions. D) Blood pH normally falls between 6.5 and 6.8.