Which of these is not part of the splanchnic circulation?
A) hepatic portal vein
B) inferior vena cava
C) superior mesenteric artery
D) celiac artery
B) inferior vena cava
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Incomplete fatty acid oxidation produces ________, which might lead to ________
A) triglycerides; new triglycerides B) glycerol; alkalosis C) acetyl-CoA; acidosis D) pyruvic acid; acidosis E) ketone bodies; acidosis
Tom has a condition in which the endothelial lining of his blood vessels cannot secrete prostacyclin (PGI2). How will this affect his blood?
A. Prostacyclin is a clot-dissolving enzyme, so clots will not be broken down and Tom will be at risk for an embolism or thrombosis. B. Because prostacyclin is a clotting factor that encourages formation of platelet plugs, bleeding will not be slowed. C. Prostacyclin is involved in the activation of prothrombin, so the process of clotting will not be complete. D. Because prostacyclin prevents platelets from sticking to the inside of healthy blood vessels, Tom will experience clotting and general narrowing of the blood vessels.
A decrease in which population of lymphocytes would impair all aspects of an immune response?
A) cytotoxic T cells B) plasma cells C) B lymphocytes D) suppressor T cells E) helper T cells
Compared to most interstitial fluid in the body, the interstitial fluid of an inflamed area would have a lower osmolarity and a lower concentration of proteins.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)