What is the difference between hemostasis and homeostasis, or are they the same?

What will be an ideal response?


Hemostasis is the process that minimizes blood loss from the body. Homeostasis is the process that maintains normal physiology. Hemostasis is a type of homeostasis.

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Describe the major aspects of the cytoskeleton

What will be an ideal response?

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If your adrenal cortex was producing high levels of aldosterone, it would cause your urine to have

A) high Na+ and low K+ concentrations B) low Na+ and high K+ concentrations C) high Na+ and high K+ concentrations D) low Na+ and low K+ concentrations E) none of the above - aldosterone would not affect the urine

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Compared to arteries, veins

A) have internal and external elastic membranes. B) have more smooth muscle in their tunica media. C) have a pleated endothelium. D) have thinner walls. E) are usually round when cut.

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Clonal __________ is accomplished by triggering apoptosis of immature cells that would react with the body's proteins

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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