What is the innermost lining of the heart wall referred to as?

A. Parietal pericardium
B. Visceral pericardium
C. Epicardium
D. Endocardium
E. Myocardium


D. Endocardium

Anatomy & Physiology

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If the rate of anabolic reaction in the body is much faster than the rate of catabolic reactions which of the following necessary life function will be accomplished? A) digestion B) responsiveness C) growth D) movement

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If precapillary sphincters relax, local blood flow in the capillary bed ________; if this occurs in several capillary beds at the same time, and no other circulatory changes occur, then systemic blood pressure ________.

A. increases; decreases B. increases; increases C. decreases; decreases D. decreases; increases

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Which of the following metabolic processes releases hydrogen ions to body fluids?

A) Aerobic respiration of glucose B) Anaerobic respiration of glucose C) All of the above D) Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids

Anatomy & Physiology

Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

A) is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formation B) involves medullary cavity formation C) is produced by secondary ossification centers D) takes twice as long as diaphysis

Anatomy & Physiology