The largest accessory gland of the male reproductive system is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
prostate gland
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The initial stage of atherosclerosis is characterized by accumulation beneath the endothelium of excessive amounts of:
a. plasma protein b. red blood cells c. HDL d. LDL e. VLDL
Synapses in which neurotransmitters are released are called ___ synapses.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The collecting duct is impermeable to water in the presence of ADH. 2. The urethra contains an internal sphincter of smooth muscle. 3. Angiotensin II is a substance made by the body to lower blood pressure during stress. 4. Aldosterone is a hormone that causes the renal tubules to reclaim sodium ions from the filtrate 5. Blood pressure in the renal glomerulus is lower than in most parts of the body in order to conserve body water.
The function of red blood cells is to
A) carry nutrients from the digestive system to the body's cells. B) defend the body against infectious organisms. C) remove carbon dioxide from the lungs. D) remove nitrogenous wastes from active tissues. E) carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells.