The chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins are the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
atria
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Which of these is a tributary of the inferior vena cava or azygous system?
A) superior mesenteric vein B) left colic vein C) inferior mesenteric vein D) lumbar vein E) splenic vein
Trace the pathway of a carbon dioxide gas molecule in the blood from the inferior vena cava until it leaves the blood-stream. Name all structures passed through en route.
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How many bones are found in the arm or brachial region?
A) 25 B) 11 C) 2 D) 1
In untreated type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus), acidosis occurs because:
A. dehydration concentrates the blood so even though H+ production is normal, its concentration is high. B. kidney failure results in a decreased ability to excrete the normal amount of H+. C. excess plasma glucose is taken up by the liver and converted to fatty acids. D. insulin levels are extremely high, and insulin is an acidic protein hormone. E. excessive lipolysis results in increased plasma fatty acid levels, which the liver converts to acidic ketones.