Organs that do not recondition the blood are more vulnerable to reductions in blood flow than organs that perform homeostatic functions on the blood
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The plasma membrane of a muscle fiber is referred to as the __________.
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Stretch reflexes are important for
a. maintaining balance and posture b. providing afferent information to the primary motor cortex c. determining which skeletal muscles will be used for a certain activity. d. both a and b e. both b and c
In fetal circulation, blood travels directly from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale
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Julie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor of the thyroid. Surgery was performed to remove the thyroid
However, post-operatively, Julie's blood calcium levels began declining to life-threatening levels. This decline is most likely due to A. thyroid hormone replacement therapy after the surgery. B. damage to the anterior pituitary during surgery. C. accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during surgery. D. improper laboratory handling of blood samples. E. post-traumatic stress disorder.