The difference in pressure from one end of a vessel to the other is called ________, which greatly determines the rate of flow.

A) osmotic pressure
B) pulse pressure
C) pressure gradient
D) pressure point
E) pulse point


C) pressure gradient

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__________ __________ of the brain. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Poiseuille's equation makes a variety of assumptions regarding the physics of blood flow through the circulatory system. Give Poiseuille's equation and list the violations for each of its four variable parameters

What will be an ideal response?

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Rosettes or ______________are swirl hair growth patterns in Abyssinian guinea pigs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Most hormones are ________

A) regulated by a positive feedback mechanism B) classified as steroids C) released upon stimulation by other hormones D) controlled by blood levels of ions or nutrients E) able to diffuse through the plasma membrane of their target cells

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