The striations seen in skeletal muscle consist of alternating dark bands, called the ____ bands, and light bands, called the ____ bands.

Which of the following statements accurately describes lipids?

A. Lipids serve as buffers. B. Lipids are the building blocks of carbohydrates. C. Lipids tend to be polarized. D. Lipids are an important component of plasma membranes. E. Lipids tend to be water soluble.

Which of the cervical vertebrae are responsible for permitting the movement of the head seen when saying "yes" ?

a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E

If a surgeon makes an incision just inferior to the diaphragm, which body cavity will be opened?

A) vertebral cavity B) pleural portion of the thoracic cavity C) pericardial portion of the thoracic cavity D) pelvic portion of the abdominopelvic cavity E) peritoneal portion of the abdominopelvic cavity

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Cardiac veins empty into the superior vena cava, which drains into the right atrium. 2. One function of arteries is to serve as blood reservoirs. 3. In the capillaries, glucose and carbon dioxide move in opposite directions. 4. A heart that is beating weakly will cause a drop in the central venous pressure. 5. Normal average diastolic pressure is about 120 mm Hg.