The exchange of materials, nutrients, and gases between the blood and the tissues is the primary function of the _____
a. arteries
b. arterioles
c. capillaries
d. venules
c
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_____ is caused by an autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
A. Gestational Diabetes B. Prediabetes C. Type 1 Diabetes D. Type 2 Diabetes
____________ is the amount of energy available to the body to perform all other functions after cost of exercise is subtracted.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
What is atherosclerosis, and what role does cholesterol play in its development?
Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?
A) It repels water and acts as a mild diuretic. B) It attracts water and results in fluid retention. C) It is a readily available source of glucose during exercise. D) It directly offsets the rise in body temperature that occurs during exercise.