Define blood flow, and describe its relationship to blood pressure and peripheral resistance
What will be an ideal response?
Blood flow is the volume of blood flowing per unit of time through a vessel or group of vessels; it is directly proportional to arterial pressure (increased pressure results in increased blood flow) and inversely proportional to peripheral resistance (increased resistance results in decreased blood flow).
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If a cell is non-selectively engulfing samples of extracellular fluid, for example to absorb nutrients, it will likely utilize ________
A) phagocytosis B) pinocytosis C) receptor-mediated endocytosis D) exocytosis
Alexandria, a sprinter, experienced thigh pain during the start of her last race. Within 48 hours of the race, she noticed extensive bruising on the back of her thigh extending into the back of the knee and has difficulty rising from a seated position and flexing her knee. Bending at the waist generates more pain. Which muscle is likely injured?
A. Popliteus B. Gluteus maximus C. Biceps femoris D. Iliopsoas E. Gastrocnemius
Donna was rushing to class and slipped on a patch of ice and fell backward. An X ray revealed a broken coccyx. All the associated muscles were bruised. Name these muscles.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following has a connective tissue capsule that encloses the lymphatic tissue?
A. Appendix B. Tonsils C. Lymph nodes D. Peyer's patches