Which of the following is a protective function of blood?

A) prevention of blood loss
B) maintenance of adequate fluid volume
C) maintenance of normal pH in body tissue
D) maintenance of body temperature


D) maintenance of body temperature

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A) cochlea B) vestibule C) semicircular canals D) oval window

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The major means of decreasing heat loss in response to a cold environmental temperature is

a. skin vasoconstriction. b. skin vasodilation. c. increasing the temperature gradient between the skin and environment. d. formation of "goose bumps." e. shivering.

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Identify the small intestine in the figure

A) A B) B C) C D) D E) E

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Bile is formed by the ________ and stored in the ________

A) spleen; liver B) liver; gallbladder C) gallbladder; liver D) pancreas; gallbladder

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