Which of the following is not a characteristic of capillaries?
a. thin walls
b. short distance between adjacent vessels
c. distensible walls
d. slow blood velocity
e. large total surface area
C
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a) separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities. b) protect the central nervous system. c) prevent infection. d) reduce friction between neighboring organs. e) carry nervous impulses.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus except
a. digestion. b. respiration. c. circulation. d. kidneys. e. hormone secretion.
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A. urine with a high pH and an elevation of blood bicarbonate levels. B. urine with a low pH and a decline of blood bicarbonate levels. C. urine with a low pH and an elevation of blood bicarbonate levels. D. urine with a high pH and a decline of blood bicarbonate levels.