Under normal circumstances, aged and damaged erythrocytes are broken down by the
A) kidneys.
B) thymus gland.
C) spleen.
D) digestive tract.
E) yellow bone marrow.
C) spleen.
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The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________
A) closing of the epiphyseal plate B) appositional growth C) epiphyseal plate closure D) concentric growth
The _______________ serves as the largest respiratory airway of the respiratory system, and the ______________ are the gas-exchanging portion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following best describes the relationship between pulse pressure, aging, and compliance?
A. With increasing age, compliance decreases and pulse pressure increases. B. With increasing age, compliance increases and pulse pressure increases. C. With increasing age, compliance decreases and pulse pressure is unaffected. D. With increasing age, compliance decreases and pulse pressure decreases.
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response to
A. increased volume of the body fluids. B. increased blood volume. C. increased osmotic pressure of the body fluids. D. high blood pressure. E. overhydration.