What are the three major steps of hemostasis?

What will be an ideal response?


1. vasoconstriction
2. temporary blockage of a break by a platelet plug
3. blood coagulation, or formation of a clot that seals the hole until tissues are repaired

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Each of the following is true of the pineal gland except that it

A) is a component of the epithalamus. B) is a component of the hypothalamus. C) secretes melatonin. D) contains pinealocytes. E) responds to light and darkness.

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The ________ contains the coding sequence of the gene.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Gastric storage takes place in the ____________________ (what part?) of the stomach, whereas gastric mixing takes place in the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following nerves is the most superior?

a. ilioinguinal b. iliohypogastric c. phrenic d. pudendal

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