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SCI221 #2
Maria S
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure is called | Pulse Pressure |
| A glycoprotein hormone that is secreted to increase oxygen concentration in the tissues is | erythropoietin. |
| In the extrinsic pathway of stage 1 of the clotting mechanism, chemicals released from damaged tissues trigger the cascade of events that ultimately result in the formation of | prothrombin activator. |
| The mechanisms of which three hormones work together to regulate blood volume? | aldosterone, ANH, and ADH |
| Which are the two baroreceptors that are located near the heart? | aortic baroreceptors and carotid baroreceptors |
| The term blood type refers to the type of blood cell | antigen |
| Gas exchange, the lungs’ main and vital function, takes place in the: | alveoli |
| The PCO2 in the atmosphere is: | less than in the alveolar air. |
| Internal respiration can be defined as: | the exchange of gases between the blood capillaries and the tissue cells. |
| The function of surfactant is to: | prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration. |