The internal environment consists of the ____________________, which is made up of ____________________; the fluid portion of the blood; and ____________________, which surrounds and bathes all cells

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


extracellular fluid, plasma, interstitial fluid

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The increased stool volume seen in the child is most likely primarily ascribable to abnormally high active secretion of which of the following? A. short chain fatty acids B. Na+ C. K+ D. Cl- E. triglycerides

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Which of the following is generally accepted as a secondary sex characteristic?

A) The vagina B) The prostate gland C) The enlargement of the breasts D) The uterus E) The presence of testes

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Which of the following is not an origin for parasympathetic preganglionic fibers?

A. Sacral region of the spinal cord B. Hypothalamus C. Pons D. Medulla oblongata E. Midbrain

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Select the most correct statement

A) Organ systems can be composed of cells or tissues, but not both. B) The immune system is closely associated with the lymphatic system. C) Organ systems operate independently of each other to maintain life. D) The endocrine system is not a true structural organ system.

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