The endothelial cells in brain capillaries are joined by __________ junctions so that pores are nonexistent

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tight

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Which of the following are the two anticoagulants produced by the body?

A) protacyclin and heparin B) heparin and plasmin C) tissue plasminogen activator and plasmin D) antithrombin III and plasmin E) antithrombin III and heparin

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Collections of axons in the CNS that have a common origin and destination are called ________.

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The ____ circulation supplies the brain with oxygen and nutrients and disposes of waste

a. cerebral b. coronary c. pulmonary d. renal

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During the excitement phase of intercourse, what makes the human penis enlarge and become rigid?

A) blood B) semen C) bone D) contracted muscles

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