Lymph containing a high lipid content is called ________.

A. chyme
B. interstitial fluid
C. chyle
D. lacteal


Answer: C

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The __________ is the connective tissue covering around a single muscle fascicle.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A construction worker entered the emergency room after an accident in which his leg was crushed by falling beams. A color of the urine sample is noticeably reddish brown. Assuming that color is related to the accident, what molecule could have been released from the damaged muscle cells that colored the urine? What is the function of this molecule?

What will be an ideal response?

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During hemorrhagic shock in which blood pressure is decreased, which of the regulatory mechanisms is most important is increasing cardiac output to help maintain blood pressure?

A. increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart B. increase venous return C. increase in parasympathetic stimulation of the heart D. increase vagal stimulation of the heart E. increase in the amplitude of the heart sounds

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Parathyroid hormone functions to increase calcium ion levels in blood.  If its secretion is regulated through negative feedback, under which conditions would this hormone normally be released?

A. Parathyroid hormone secretion increases in the morning and decreases in the afternoon. B. Parathyroid hormone secretion occurs when blood calcium levels are too high. C. Parathyroid secretion is constant to maintain blood calcium levels. D. Parathyroid hormone secretion occurs when blood calcium levels are too low.

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