The driving force propelling blood through the circulatory system is the difference in blood pressure from the beginning of a blood vessel to its end. This difference is known as the blood pressure ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
gradient
You might also like to view...
Which peritoneal fold supports the large intestine?
A. Greater omentum B. Lesser omentum C. Falciform ligament D. Mesocolon E. Peritoneal ligament
Which of the following is not a role of the basal nuclei?
A) regulating attention and cognition B) controlling starting and stopping movements C) inhibiting unnecessary or antagonistic movements D) initiating protective reflex actions
What are the major positive ions situated outside the neuron when it is polarized?
A) calcium ions B) sodium ions C) potassium ions D) magnesium ions
Secretions of the pineal gland
A. include vasopressin. B. may be involved with development of the immune system. C. may inhibit reproductive functions. D. increase the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus. E. decrease the tendency to sleep.