Most of these kinds of venous blood clots form deep in the body and occur in the lower leg or thigh. If a blood clot were to break loose it could cause a serious problem resulting in a stroke or heart attack. Name this disorder.


Ans: thrombosis

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A. flat bone. B. irregular bone. C. short bone. D. long bone.

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The percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 38 degrees centigrade is

A) greater than the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade. B) less than the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade. C) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade. D) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 20 degrees centigrade. E) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when BPG levels are high.

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Which of the following elements is found in all organic molecules?

A) nitrogen B) oxygen C) iron D) carbon E) copper

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Assimilation includes both anabolism and catabolism. 2. Anabolism releases energy from food molecules. 3. Catabolism releases energy from food molecules. 4. The end products of anabolism are larger and more complex than the starting substances. 5. The liver produces bile for the emulsification of fat.

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