The membrane connections that prevent the leaking of fluid between cells are called ________
A) gap junctions
B) tight junctions
C) desmosomes
D) microvilli
B
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A) atrial depolarization. B) atrial repolarization. C) ventricular depolarization. D) ventricular repolarization. E) ventricular contraction.
. The test that measures the amount of each type of leukocyte in the blood is a __________ count
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which is NOT a function or characteristic associated with vasoconstriction?
a) increase in blood pressure b) smooth muscle cells of the tunica media contract c) body heat is retained d) vessel diameter increases
One feature of renal blood circulation that makes it unique is that
A. there is a double set of venules. B. blood flows from arterioles into venules. C. blood flows from venules into arterioles. D. each nephron has at least two capillary networks. E. the nephron is only associated with the glomerulus.