A normal blood pressure for a man in his late forties is 130/82 mm Hg. Explain the two numbers and what they mean
What will be an ideal response?
The higher number represents the systolic pressure caused by the contraction of the left ventricle. The lower number represents the diastolic pressure obtained when the left ventricle relaxes.
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The cephalic and basilic veins are typically connected by:
a. the ansa cervicalis b. median cubital vein c. saphaneous vein d. azygous vein
Which of the following is NOT a method or pathway of movement for substances traveling across a capillary wall?
A) diffusion through intercellular clefts B) direct diffusion through the plasma membrane C) transport via vesicles by endocytosis or exocytosis D) active transport using proteins and ATP E) diffusion through the pores of fenestrated capillaries
________ consists of fibers that are oriented in multiple directions, and is found in the joint capsules and the deep layer of skin.
A. Areolar connective tissue B. Reticular tissue C. Dense regular connective tissue D. Dense irregular connective tissue
During a kidney transplant procedure, the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are
connected to the recipient's A) renal artery and vein. B) aorta and portal vein. C) aorta and inferior vena cava. D) iliac artery and vein.