List and briefly describe the major functions of blood

What will be an ideal response


1 ) Transportation of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes, hormones and heat; 2 ) Regulation of pH via buffers, body temperature via properties of water in plasma, and water balance via osmotic pressure created by plasma proteins; 3 )Protection via clotting, antibodies, phagocytosis, and complement.

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What is the origin of the muscle labeled D?

a) fascia over parotid gland b) fascia over deltoid and pectoralis muscles c) skin of the lower lip d) epicranial aponeurosis e) mandible

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Teratogens are substances that

A) protect against infections. B) stimulate embryonic growth. C) cause congenital malformations. D) cause genetic disease.

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The predominant lipid in the cell membrane is a ________.

A. glycolipid B. cholesterol C. phospholipid D. prostaglandin E. triglyceride

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Lack of intrinsic factor leads to

A. pernicious anemia. B. gall stones. C. gastric ulcers. D. heartburn. E. None apply.

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