This term means the return of substances into the blood stream from the filtrate
a) reabsorption
b) filtration
c) secretion
d) excretion
e) none of these choices
a
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A malnourished person might have abnormally low levels of plasma proteins. As a result, colloid osmotic pressure
A. increases, and there is fluid retention in the interstitial space. B. increases, and so blood volume is abnormally high. C. decreases, and there is fluid retention in the interstitial space. D. decreases, and so blood volume is abnormally high.
During the fetal period, there is an opening between the right and left atrium called the __________ __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When blood flow to an area of the lungs is reduced but the area receives normal air flow all of the following occur except
a. the concentration of CO2 in this area will be decreased. b. the change in CO2 concentration will cause the smooth muscles of the local airways to relax. c. the change in CO2 concentration will lead to increased resistance of local airways. d. the change in O2 concentration will lead to dilation of local blood vessels. e. the change in O2 concentration will lead to decreased vascular resistance.
Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints?
A) freely movable B) reinforced by accessory structures C) covered by a serous membrane D) contain synovial fluid E) covered by a capsule