Blood returning from the systemic circulation enters the right atrium via two large veins, the __________, one returning blood from above and the other returning blood from below heart level

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


venae cavae

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The large intestine's normal microbial population helps defend against infection within the lower intestine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is needed to return a membrane to its resting membrane potential, with all ions in the correct locations?

What will be an ideal response?

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The outer limits of the vulva are established by the __________.

a. prepuce and vestibule b. vestibule and labia minora c. mons pubis and labia majora d. lesser and greater vestibular glands

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Which of the following statements is NOT accurate with respect to erythrocytes?

A) They migrate into infected regions of tissue. B) They transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. C) They lack mitochondria. D) They lack nuclei. E) They contain large amounts of hemoglobin.

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