Define hematoma

What will be an ideal response?


An accumulation of blood in the dead space between tissues.

Anatomy & Physiology

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What type of ion channel in neurons is always open?

A) regulated B) active C) local D) leak

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For each of the following species, list the term for a castrated male. llama

What will be an ideal response?

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In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state

A) stimulate a reduction in all requirements of the body. B) stimulate changes in the same direction. C) stimulate changes in the opposite direction. D) inhibit all body reactions.

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A long distance bicyclist wants to start doing intense strength training for his legs to improve his aerobic endurance. This ________ improve his aerobic endurance, since ________.

A. will not; strength training targets primarily Type IIx muscle fibers, which fatigue quickly B. will; strength training targets primarily Type IIx muscle fibers, which fatigue quickly C. will; resistance training greatly increases mitochondrial density in muscle, increasing aerobic capacity D. will not; resistance training targets type I fibers, which fatigue quickly

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