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Week 14 StudyStack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The purpose of peristalsis is to: | propel food forward along the GI tract. |
| The substances absorbed into the lymph capillaries are: | glycerol and fatty acids. |
| Cardiac output is determined by | stroke volume and heart rate. |
| Pyrogen molecules trigger the fever response by promoting the production of | prostaglandins. |
| The major site for the absorption of the end products of digestion is the: | small intestine. |
| Inhibition of sympathetic vasoconstrictor impulses is considered a major mechanism of | vasodilation |
| The movement of phagocytes from blood vessels to an inflammation site is called | diapedesis |
| Internal respiration can be defined as: | the exchange of gases between the blood capillaries and the tissue cells. |
| Hydrolysis refers to: | using water to split larger compounds into smaller ones. |
| Blood pressure is measured with the aid of an apparatus known as a(n) | sphygmomanometer |