One of the functions of blood is to regulate fluid levels in the body. If too much fluid escapes from the bloodstream and enters the tissues, blood pressure will

A.  increase.
B.  decrease.


B

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Ganglia are

a. clusters of neuronal cell bodies. b. precursors to evolution of a brain. c. are an evolutionary step between nerve nets and true brains. d. evolved as animal behaviors became more complex. e. all of these.

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Thin, broad bones should be classified as:

A) long bones. B) irregular bones. C) flat bones. D) short bones.

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If the larynx is obstructed at the level of the vocal cords, an "emergency" airway access can be made below the obstruction by puncturing the membrane between the

A. hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage. B. thyroid and epiglottic cartilages. C. thyroid and cricoid cartilages. D. arytenoid and cricoid cartilages.

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