Which of the following is the most significant source of blood flow resistance?

A) blood viscosity
B) blood vessel diameter
C) total blood vessel length
D) blood vessels type


B

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__________ is the slow wave of contraction that progresses down the GI tract to push food along its length

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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The change in size of the bone marrow (where blood cells are produced) as an infant matures is an example of ________, whereas the transformation of blood stem cells into white blood cells is an example of ________.

A. development; differentiation B. growth; differentiation C. growth; development D. differentiation; growth E. differentiation; development

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Proteins that assist the movement of a substance across the membrane are called ________ proteins.

A. intercellular attachment B. cytoskeleton C. transport D. catalytic E. identification

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Damage to a bone because of extreme load, sudden impact, or stresses applied from an unusual direction is called a

A) sprain. B) fracture. C) hematoma. D) callus. E) displacement.

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