Which of these statements about arteriovenous shunts in the skin is true?a. They divert blood to superficial capillary loops.b. They are closed when the ambient temperature is very low.c. They are closed when the deep-body temperature rises much above 37° C.d. All of these are true.

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A: Option (B), Superior vena cava brings the deoxygenated blood from the upper body parts (head and…

Q: changes occur: a. Increased capillary permeability b. Decreased capillary permeability C. Can not…

A: Inflammation is the normal response of the body against the things that may cause harm like toxins,…

Q: Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A. Decreased blood oxygen levels triggers…

A: Erythropoietin is the hormone which stimulates the production of RBC.

Q: Match the arteries in column A with the regions supplied in column B.  Column B1. jaw, teeth, and…

A: Arteries are the blood vessels of the body that carry oxygenated blood (except pulmonary artery that…

Q: Discuss how fluid moves from the arteriolar ends of capillary to the tissue space then back to the…

A: Filteration -The volumes of the fluid move from an area of higher pressure in a capillary to the…

Q: Scenario: You and your two other friends were hiking and along the trail, you saw a man who is…

A: Unconscious refers complex mental activities in which the person is not aware about his surrounding…

Q: a. Briefly explain how a red blood cell is adapted to carry out its function. b. Give a biological…

A: Blood is the red colour fluid which is filled in our body and there are 4 main components of blood:-…

Q: Describe the differences noticed in the structures of the arterial and venous walls. Mention each of…

A: Blood vessels are the components of the circulatory system, which are essential for transporting…

Q: All arteries in the body contain oxygen-rich blood, with theexception of thea. aorta. c. renal…

A: Answer is b.)  pulmonary arteries.

Q: Erythropoietin a) production is inhibited by testosterone b) inhibits the formation of red blood…

A: Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone that has 4 glycans attached to the amino acid chain. It has…

Q: Which one of the following sentences is wrong? A Small arteries are called arterioles. B…

A: The network of circulatory system consists of blood, blood vessels and the heart. This entire…

Q: . Erythropoietin is available as a drug. Why would athletesabuse it?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The hormones travel in…

Q: Which statement accurately explains why arterial walls are thicker than the walls of veins?   A.…

A: The circulatory system consists of three systems that work together; the heart (cardiovascular),…

Q: What blood vessel sends deoxygenated blood away from the heart and to the lungs? a-Aorta b-Pulmonary…

A: The heart is divided into four chambers: the right atrium, the right ventricle, the left atrium, and…

Q: How do arteries differ from veins?a. Arteries have thicker wall layers to accommodate the changes in…

A: The heart is the most important organ for the body and made up of several different types of tissues…

Q: Which of the following statements is true? a. In one day, more fluid exits the capillary…

A: Filtration in cardiovascular system is defined as the movement of substances into the interstitial…

Q: which of the following lab results would you expect in patient with hepatic encephalopathy? A.…

A: Serum ammonia is converted in to urea . In liver but in any hepatic disorders or hepatic damage…

Q: Platelets function in______ . a. oxygen transport c. thermal regulation b. blood clotting d.…

A: The platelets are the blood cells: oval, spherical-shaped, and small disc-like structures that form…

Q: Which statement comparing the systemic and pulmonary circuits is true?a. The blood flow is greater…

A: The heart is the most important organ for the body and made up of several different types of tissues…

Q: Which of the following statements is false?a. Only arteries carry oxygenated blood.b. Both arteries…

A: Components of closed circulatory system It consists of heart to pump the blood, blood vessels like’s…

Q: Erythropoietin is produced by a. the kidneys. b. the liver. c. the lungs. d. the bone marrow.

A: Erythropoietin is a small glycoprotein having a similar structure to growth hormone. Here we will…

Q: When the oxygen capacity of the blood is reduced,a. the liver produces more bile.b. the kidneys…

A: The oxygen is needed to burn the fuel in our cells to produce energy. The human body is a highly…

Q: Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter? A. Capillaries B. Arterioles C. Venules D. Lymphatic

A: The circulatory system consists of different different blood vessels like arterioles, venules,…

Q: Concerning the physical characteristics of the blood, which of these statements is not true? a. The…

A: Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body. Blood has following components - platelets, plasma,…

Q: Arteries of the pulmonary circuit differ from those of the systemic circuit in that they carry, (a)…

A: The heart is the pumping organ that is responsible for circulating the blood to different parts of…

Q: If the systemic blood mass of a person is 2.8 kg, what is the body mass of the person? a.) 200 kg…

A: Blood is the fluid that is used to deliver nutrients and the respiratory gases to all the parts of…

Q: The unpaired arteries supplying blood to the visceral organs include the (a) adrenal, renal, and…

A: Cell is the basic unit of life. Based on the number of cells an organism may be prokaryotic or…

Q: Match The Descriptions A Vessels that carry blood away from the heart. B Vessels that carry blood…

A: There are three types of blood vessels-  arteries, veins and capillaries. Arteries mainly carries…

Q: Compared with the interstitial fluid that bathes active musclecells, blood reaching these cells in…

A: One of the defined components of the extracellular fluid apart from the transcellular fluid that…

Q: Fill in the blank:  Precapillary _______________________ are composed of smooth muscles that…

A: Muscle is a soft tissue in the body which primarily functions as source of power. Muscles cells…

Q: Veins and arteries catty blood. Which of these carry blood?a) Away from the heart?b) Back to the…

A: Blood is the body fluid that is composed of plasma and formed cell that circulates through the…

Q: Up to 65% of the body's blood supply is found in __________.   A arteries and arterioles   B…

A: Blood is a viscous fluid present in animals and humans that carries all essential nutrients,…

Q: Do arteries always carry highly oxygenated blood? Explain your answer.

A: Answer.  Arteries are thick and have an elastic layer that allows them to stretch and absorb…

Q: to what type of of patients does heel puncture capillary blood collection apply? why?

A: Capillary puncture for blood collection is the most common method for collection of little amount of…

Q: Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is NOT true? a.)Blood pressure is…

A: Blood is a type of connective tissue which flows in the body through blood vessels i.e. arteries,…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a difference in blood between males and females? A.Males have a larger…

A: Blood is a body fluid that transports oxygen (O2) and carries nutrients to all parts of the body.…

Q: When moving from lying down to standing, blood pressure would drop most significantly where?     a)…

A: Hypertension also called High blood pressure  which is the blood pressure that is higher than normal…

Q: Which of the following is not a function of blood? a. prevention of fluid loss b. transport of…

A: Blood is a bodily fluid that carries metabolic waste products away from cells in humans and other…

Q: Blood pressure is higher in the ______ than in the ______.   A "systemic veins, systemic arteries"…

A: The force by which the blood pushes itself against the the walls of the organs and components of of…

Q: The innermost layer (or tunic) of the blood vessel wall is called the:   A tunica intima.   B…

A: Blood vessels are important in distributing blood to all the parts of the body. It carries oxygen,…

Q: Why is the bilood pressure important during sleep? a. When blood pressure increases, it is not felt…

A: Blood pressure is the quantity of force subjected to the inner membranes of the vessels by the blood…

Q: Prolonged pressure on the skin causes reddened areas at the point of contact due to: Select one: a.…

A: A pressure ulcer is also known as bed sores or pressure sores is an injury in the skin and…

Q: Sympathetic impulses to the smooth muscles in the walls of arteries and arterioles produceA.…

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Which of the following statements about erythropoietinis true?a. It facilitates the proliferation…

A: A low level of Erythropoietin is secreted continuously to maintain normal RBC level in the body,…