What is the buffy coat found in centrifuged whole blood?
What will be an ideal response
The buffy coat is a layer of centrifuged whole blood that contains leukocytes and platelets.
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Peristaltic antral contractions
a. occur at a rate of 3/min b. are responsible for emptying food into the duodenum c. are responsible for mixing food and gastric enzymes within the antrum d. are the result of smooth muscle contractions e. have all of the above characteristics
A solution containing 300 mOsm/L will always gain water from a solution containing only 250 mOsm/L
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A baseball player was hit on the left side of his skull in the parotid area. He cannot close his eye and the corner of his mouth droops. Which cranial nerve was damaged?
A. facial B. glossopharyngeal C. accessory D. optic E. oculomotor
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. 2. Lymph contains both tissue fluid and red blood cells. 3. The thoracic duct helps return lymph to the blood. 4. The lymphatic system is important in the functioning of the immune system. 5. The tiny, thin-walled sacs in the lung are called bronchioles.