Osmotic pressure forces molecules in the blood out through capillary walls
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Which statement about CO2 is incorrect?
A) Its concentration in the blood is decreased by hyperventilation. B) Its accumulation in the blood is associated with a decrease in pH. C) More CO2 dissolves in the blood plasma than is carried in the RBCs. D) CO2 concentrations are greater in venous blood than arterial blood.
If venous pressures in the venules range from 17-21 mm Hg and pressures in the venae cavae range from 2-4 mm Hg, what is the pressure range of the driving force pushing blood through the venous system?
A) 2-4 mm Hg B) 13-19 mm Hg C) 15-17 mm Hg D) 19-25 mm Hg E) 21-23 mm Hg
Identify the region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna.
A. Capitulum B. Medial epicondyle C. Trochlea D. Head
One of the unhealthy effects of blood doping is to
A. increase the carbon dioxide carrying capacity of the blood. B. decrease the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. C. decrease the blood pressure in the arteries. D. increase the viscosity of the blood. E. increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.