Which hormone is alternately known as vasopressin due to its effect on blood pressure by causing constriction of arterioles (small arteries)?
A) oxytocin
B) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D) growth hormone (GH)
E) luteinizing hormone (LH)
B
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Antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by ________ that blocks the growth of blood vessels
A) leukocytes B) lymphocytes C) chondrocytes D) erythrocytes E) mesenchymal cells
What type of capillary has large pores within their endothelial cells and are the leakiest?
A) sinusoidal capillaries B) closed capillaries C) continuous capillaries D) fenestrated capillaries
A skateboarder falls and lands directly on his buttocks and lower back. He does not feel much pain and continues skating. After a couple of days he begins experiencing right hip pain and notices his right foot and leg are rotated to the right. A doctor diagnoses a muscle spasm. Which of the following muscles is most likely causing the leg and foot rotation?
A. Piriformis B. Quadratus lumborum C. Adductor longus D. Sacrospinalis E. Tibialis posterior
An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from which of the following areas of the body?
A. Heart B. Head and neck C. Abdomen, pelvis, and lower limbs D. Lungs E. Upper extremities