What does the liver do with the chylomicrons it receives?
What will be an ideal response?
The liver absorbs chylomicrons, removes the triglycerides, combines the cholesterol from the chylomicron with recycled cholesterol, and alters the surface proteins. Newly synthesized complexes are released into the bloodstream as low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or very low density lipoproteins (VLDLs).
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A) paired umbilical veins. B) the superior vena cava. C) one umbilical vein. D) three umbilical arteries. E) paired umbilical arteries.
The most primitive type of ovarian follicle is a ________ follicle.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Jared received a donor kidney. After the first week, it became apparent that Jared's body was rejecting the organ. This is due to
A. Jared's lack of helper T cells that prevent the lymphatic tissue of the donated kidney damaging the donated kidney. B. an autoimmune disease that is destroying healthy tissue. C. a lack of a match between Jared's immune cells and the MHC class I molecules on the cells of the donor kidney.
Circulation is vital because it
A) delivers carbon dioxide to tissues and removes excess oxygen. B) supplies oxygen and nutrients to and removes wastes from tissues. C) inflates the lungs. D) delivers wastes to tissues.