Which of the following agents reduce total peripheral resistance by a direct action on vascular smooth muscle?

a. Angiotensin blockers
b. Vasodilators
c. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
d. Calcium channel blockers


ANS: B

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a. Gallbladder. b. Kidneys. c. Pancreas. d. Liver.

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Which of the following defines an intrinsic erythrocyte defect:

a. Erythrocytes that are damaged by chemical, mechanical, or physical agents b. The agglutination of erythrocytes by antigen/antibody interactions c. Inherited abnormalities of an erythrocyte d. Destruction of red cells within the vasculature

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A triglyceride is composed of three ________ and the ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What term describes the conversion of nutritive material into complex living matter?

a. Catabolism b. Metabolism c. Retabolism d. Anabolism

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