The function of albumin is to:

a. assist in the formation of a blood clot
b. thicken the blood
c. act as an enzyme for the breakdown of carbonic acid
d. assist in the fighting of infection


b. thicken the blood

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A) NK cells attack cells that display abnormal or lack MHC antigens. B) NK cells are a type of neutrophil. C) NK cells attack cancer cells and virus-infected body cells. D) NK cells are present in the blood, spleen, lymph nodes, and red bone marrow.

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The study of joint structure, function, and dysfunction is called ________.

A. arthrology B. biomechanics C. kinesiology D. osteology E. synostology

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 In the figure showing an anterior view of the veins, which number indicates the cephalic vein?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 6 D. 8 E. 4

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