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
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.
____________ 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)