The driving force for blood flow is a(n) ________ gradient.

A) volume
B) osmotic
C) pressure
D) gravity


C) pressure

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A) Cutaneous membrane B) Endothelium C) Serous membrane D) Mucous membrane 1) The epithelial membrane that lines the closed ventral cavities of the body. 2) The epithelial membrane that lines body cavities open to the exterior. 3) Consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. 4) Found lining the digestive and respiratory tracts. 5) Makes up the pleura and pericardium.

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The thoracic cavity is part of which larger cavity?

A. Dorsal cavity B. Abdominopelvic cavity C. Anterior cavity

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A man eating in a restaurant chokes on a piece of food. He grabs his neck, unable to speak. Why is it significant that the man cannot talk? Where has the food lodged?

What will be an ideal response?

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Biceps brachii and brachialis are antagonists to each other.

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

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