The tough, cord-like structure made of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones is called a(n) _______________. 

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


tendon

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Excessive bleeding can occur in thrombocytosis.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In which of the following situations would the administration of aspirin to a cardiac patient be prohibited?

A) The patient does not currently take aspirin. B) The patient has a known allergy to aspirin C) The patient has a diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg. D) None of the above

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Lymphocytes become transformed when they are:

a. Being stimulated by an antigen b. Undergoing mitosis c. Dying d. Moving to secondary lymphoid tissues

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Some test specimens require immediate cooling in ice and water slurry to

A. Prevent activation of cold agglutinins B. Prevent the specimen from clotting C. Separate serum more completely D. Slow down metabolic processes

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