Which of the following is a unique mechanism of exchange used by sinusoidal capillaries?

A) vesicular transport from the lumen to the interstitium
B) diffusion through endothelial cells
C) filtration through gaps between endothelial cells
D) active transport from the interstitium to the lumen
E) diffusion through pores


C) filtration through gaps between endothelial cells

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A.  produces ATP and occurs in the cytosol. B.  produces carbon dioxide and occurs in the mitochondria. C.  requires Coenzyme A and occurs in the cytosol. D.  produces pyruvate and occurs in the mitochondria.

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Caudal extensions of the dura and pia mater that connect to the sacrum and coccyx make up (the)

A) cordosacral ligament. B) denticulate ligaments. C) coccygeal ligament. D) inferior ligament of the spinal cord. E) None of the answers are correct.

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A stroke in the left pre-central gyrus of the brain would cause:

A. losses on the right side of the body B. losses on the left side of the body C. losses on both sides of the body

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A woman with Rh- blood does not have anti-Rh antibodies in her blood unless ________.

A. she has had a previous blood transfusion B. Rh+ erythrocytes have previously been introduced into her blood C. her husband is Rh+ D. she has had an Rh+ child

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