Small vessels that carry blood away from the heart and that are involved in the control of blood pressure and distribution of blood are
A. arterioles.
B. venules.
C. capillaries.
Answer: A
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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the ischioanal fossa?
A) The anococcygeal ligament prevents the spread of infection from one fossa to the other. B) Each fossa is bounded medially by the external anal sphincter. C) Each fossa is traversed by the inferior anal vessels and nerves. D) Tenderness between the anus and ischial tuberosity is a diagnostic sign associated with an ischioanal abscess. E) Loss of the fat within each fossa (occurs with extreme starvation) is associated with rectal prolapse.
All of the following are functions of bones except
A) to protect certain internal organs.
B) to store inorganic salts.
C) to provide a set point for the control of blood pressure and body temperature.
D) to provide a source for red and white blood cells.
The fluid within the articular (joint) cavity is called fluid.
What vein returns blood from the upper part of the body to the heart?
A. Inferior vena cava B. Inferior mesenteric vein C. Superior vena cava D. Hepatic portal vein