The ________ directs blood from the ________ of the heart to the lungs. Backflow of blood to the heart is prevented by ________. Blood from the lungs returns to the heart via ________.

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


pulmonary trunk, right ventricle; pulmonary valves; pulmonary veins

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A. identical B. high C. low

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The function of plasma albumins is

a. contributing to the clotting process. b. body defense. c. maintenance of the blood's osmotic pressure. d. transport of lipids. e. transport of metal minerals.

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Which organ is responsible for dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials?

A) small intestine B) esophagus C) large intestine D) stomach E) anus

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The countercurrent multiplier mechanism for water conservation was discovered by limiting studies to humans and thus hypothesizing how form determines function

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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