Identify the compensatory mechanisms that respond to blood loss

What will be an ideal response?


compensatory mechanisms that respond to blood loss include an increase in cardiac output, a mobilization of venous blood reservoir, peripheral vasoconstriction, and the release of hormones that promote the retention of fluids and the maturation of erythrocytes.

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A) a stimulation of heart rate and force of contraction B) allowing the body to cope with an external threat C) lens accommodation for close vision D) mobilizing storage energy sources

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

1) The semen contains large amounts of glucose. 2) The outer layer of the uterine wall is the peritoneum. 3) A mature ovum is ovulated once per month. 4) Follicle maturation is stimulated by FSH. 5) HCG is the "pregnancy hormone."

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Central adaptation refers to

A) the decline in activity of peripheral receptors when stimulated. B) a characteristic of phasic receptors. C) inhibition of nuclei located along a sensory pathway. D) increases in conscious perception of a sensory stimulus. E) a change in motor receptivity of a neuron.

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A more direct means of expressing solvent concentration is the osmolarity of a solution, which is a measure of its total solvent concentration given in terms of the mass of particles

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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