________ refers to the mass movement of fluid between the blood and the interstitial fluid as the result of ________ or ________ pressure gradients. If the direction of bulk flow is into the capillary, the fluid movement is called ________. If the direction of flow is out of the capillary, the fluid movement is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Bulk flow, hydrostatic, osmotic; absorption; filtration
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Arrange the following events in endochondral ossification in proper sequence:
(1) Cartilage matrix is calcified and chondrocytes die. (2) Chondrocytes hypertrophy. (3) Cartilage model is formed. (4) Osteoblasts deposit bone on the surface of the calcified cartilage called the primary ossification center. (5) Blood vessels from the periosteum invade calcified cartilage bringing in osteoblasts and osteoclasts. A. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4 B. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1 C. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 D. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2 E. 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
Anemia results from a reduced O2-carrying capacity of the blood, which can be caused by a decrease in the number of
a. leukocytes b. lymphocytes c. macrophages d. erythrocytes e. monocytes