Trace the path of a drop of blood from the right forearm to the right atrium

What will be an ideal response?


right forearm — right brachial — right axillary — right subclavian — right brachiocephalic — superior vena cava — right atrium.

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a. liver b. kidney c. brain d. heart e. clitoris

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In terms of the movement of electrons, the gain of electrons is called reduction, whereas the loss is called __________.

a. anabolism b. metabolism c. oxidation d. catabolism

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Directing long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems is the major function of the ________ system

A) endocrine B) cardiovascular C) respiratory D) lymphatic E) digestive

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Each of the following factors would increase peripheral resistance except

A) increased sympathetic stimulation. B) elevated levels of epinephrine. C) vasodilation. D) irregularities in the vessel walls caused by plaques. E) elevated hematocrit.

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