The removal of metabolic waste from the body is called

A. exocytosis.
B. secretion.
C. excretion.
D. defecation.


Answer: C

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

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Which of the following plasma proteins plays a role in blood clotting?

a) Albumin b) Globulins c) Fibrinogen d) Prostaglandins e) None of these choices

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What is the formation of blood vessels called?

A. Anastomosis B. Hemogenesis C. Endotheliogenesis D. Angiogenesis E. Angioplasty

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