Vasodilation is a widening of the lumen due to smooth muscle contraction.

a. true
b. false


b. false

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A large animal veterinarian wants to administer flunixin meglumine intramuscularly (IM) to a dairy cow to control her fever. Flunixin meglumine is approved for use intravenously (IV) in beef and dairy cattle to control fever and inflammation. The veterinarian feels that it is easier to give this drug IM versus IV and that the convenience of administration route is a valid reason to use a drug

extra-label. Is the veterinarian correct? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?

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Which of these is a lipid-soluble messenger?

A. thyroid hormone B. protein kinase C. glucose D. sodium E. cyclic AMP

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The lateral end of the spinous process of the scapula is the acromion.

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

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What percentage of total oxygen (O2) is carried within red blood cells chemically bound to hemoglobin?

a. 5 percent b. 68 percent c. 98 percent d. 100 percent

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