Which part of the vascular system functions as a blood reservoir and contains over 60% of the body's blood?
A) pulmonary arteries
B) capillaries
C) systemic arterioles
D) veins
E) arteries
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. saddle B. hinge C. pivot D. ball and socket E. plane
A portal system
A. is one in which multiple arteries converge on one organ or body region. B. is a simple circulatory system with an arteriovenous anastomosis. C. includes a functional end artery that makes an arterial anastomosis. D. is one in which blood flows through two capillary beds before being sent back to the heart. E. is one in which circulation to a large organ involves only one artery and one main (portal) vein.
During translation, three nucleotide sequences (UAG, UGA, or UAA) terminate the process and are therefore called _____________ codons.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).