Tumour-infiltrating cells are returned to the patient's circulatory system using a needle that is inserted into the patient's vein. A vein is used rather than an artery because a vein has Select one: O a. thin walls and contains blood that is at a relatively high pressure O b. thin walls and contains blood that is at a relatively low pressure O c. thick walls and contains blood that is at a relatively low pressure O d. thick walls and contains blood that is at a relatively high pressure

Tumour-infiltrating cells are returned to the patient's circulatory system using a needle that is inserted into the patient's vein. A vein is used rather than an artery because a vein has Select one: O a. thin walls and contains blood that is at a relatively high pressure O b. thin walls and contains blood that is at a relatively low pressure O c. thick walls and contains blood that is at a relatively low pressure O d. thick walls and contains blood that is at a relatively high pressure

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter10: The Blood Vessels And Blood Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11RE

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