Connections between arteries and veins that may reduce the impact of a temporary or even a permanent occlusion of a single blood vessel are ________.

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anastomoses

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Neutrophils

A) Are the least abundant of the leukocytes in mammals. B) Stain dark blue by the histological H&E stain. C) Use both phagocytosis and secretion of antimicrobial agents to destroy microbes. D) B and C

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When a lack of sufficient blood pumps to vital tissues, ________________________________________ occurs

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When repolarization of a neuron is complete, the

A. original polarity of the neuron is restored. B. cell no longer has a potential difference across its membrane. C. neuron is no longer excitable. D. neuron dies. E. neuron regenerates.

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