Which of the following affect ventricular afterload?

I. Volume and viscosity of blood ejected
II. Peripheral vascular resistance
III. Cross-sectional area of vascular space into which blood is ejected

a. I, II, and III c. I only
b. III only d. II only


a. I, II, and III

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Water is a molecule.  2. Anabolism and catabolism are both part of the body's metabolism.  3. Catabolism is the process of building small molecules into large ones.  4. Acids release hydroxyl ions in water.  5. A solution with a pH of 7.4 is alkaline. 

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Fluids in the body are called _______________. 

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

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Dermatitis is an inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of the skin

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

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