In a centrifuged blood sample, the buffy coat situated between the formed elements and the plasma contains ________

A) leukocytes and erythrocytes
B) platelets and erythrocytes
C) leukocytes and platelets
D) erythrocytes only
E) leukocytes only


C

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Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An agouti member of the family Mustelidae presented to the clinic as a victim of a wound to the anogenital distance. The owner, who identified herself as an antivivisectionist, reported extreme exsanguination arising from the wound

What will be an ideal response?

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The spinothalamic tract is

A) motor. B) transverse. C) efferent. D) ascending. E) descending.

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Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids can be metabolized within the cell to liberate ________.

A. nitrogen B. oxygen C. energy D. hydrogen E. carbon dioxide

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