The bulges that give the lymphatic vessels the "string of beads" appearance are caused by
A) thickenings in the endothelial lining of the lymph vessels at evenly spaced intervals.
B) regions of higher pressure within the lymph vessels, which cause the walls to bulge.
C) closely spaced valves within the vessels.
D) periodic inflammation of the tissues that remove bacteria and viruses from other body tissues.
E) None of the answers are correct.
C) closely spaced valves within the vessels.
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Which two sensory systems contain structures called maculae?
A) gustatory and olfactory B) auditory and vestibular C) vestibular and visual D) visual and somatosensory E) olfactory and auditory
Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.
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Metabolism is the sum of all of the chemical reactions within cells that release energy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The contraction phase of a cardiac cycle, known as ________, ________ blood pressure. The relaxation phase of a cardiac cycle, known as ________, ________ blood pressure.
A. systole; decreases; diastole; increases B. systole; increases; diastole; decreases C. diastole; increases; systole; decreases D. diastole; decreases; systole; increases