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The modified artery that has a pumping capacity that propels blood to the arteries of both the ______ and pulmonary circulations.
The modified artery that has a pumping capacity that propels blood to the arteries of both the ______ and pulmonary circulations.
systemic
The ______ is the layer of the heart that is in contact with the blood.
The ______ is the layer of the heart that is in contact with the blood.
endocardium
The ______ is the part of the cardiac skeleton that is in the intraventricular septum.
The ______ is the part of the cardiac skeleton that is in the intraventricular septum.
septum
The ______ is the process of producing red blood cells.
The ______ is the process of producing red blood cells.
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Red blood cells are ______ differentiated structures lacking nuclei.
Red blood cells are ______ differentiated structures lacking nuclei.
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The ______ is the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
The ______ is the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
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The circulatory system pumps and directs ______ cells and substances carried in blood to all tissues of the body.
The circulatory system pumps and directs ______ cells and substances carried in blood to all tissues of the body.
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The excretory function of the circulatory system involves moving ______ and carbon dioxide to their disposal areas or organs.
The excretory function of the circulatory system involves moving ______ and carbon dioxide to their disposal areas or organs.
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The circulatory system provides transportation for ______ and other needed substances to the body's tissues.
The circulatory system provides transportation for ______ and other needed substances to the body's tissues.
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The walls of all ______ vessels, except capillaries, contain smooth muscle and connective tissue in addition to the endothelial lining.
The walls of all ______ vessels, except capillaries, contain smooth muscle and connective tissue in addition to the endothelial lining.
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The heart is a hollow ______ organ, about the size of a clenched fist, located in the central mediastinum of the thoracic cavity.
The heart is a hollow ______ organ, about the size of a clenched fist, located in the central mediastinum of the thoracic cavity.
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The ______ system is a division of the circulatory system that fights off pathogenic microorganisms by providing and/or transporting the cells and substances needed.
The ______ system is a division of the circulatory system that fights off pathogenic microorganisms by providing and/or transporting the cells and substances needed.
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Outside the circulation, blood cells leave the microvasculature in a process involving cytokines, selective adhesion, changes in the ______, and transendothelial migration or diapedesis.
Outside the circulation, blood cells leave the microvasculature in a process involving cytokines, selective adhesion, changes in the ______, and transendothelial migration or diapedesis.
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Granulocytes possess two major types of cytoplasmic ______: lysosomes and specific granules.
Granulocytes possess two major types of cytoplasmic ______: lysosomes and specific granules.
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Granulocytes have polymorphic nuclei with two or more distinct (almost separated) ______ lobes.
Granulocytes have polymorphic nuclei with two or more distinct (almost separated) ______ lobes.
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Agranulocytes do not have specific ______, but they do contain azurophilic granules (lysosomes).
Agranulocytes do not have specific ______, but they do contain azurophilic granules (lysosomes).
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The nucleus of Agranulocyte is spherical or ______ but not lobulated.
The nucleus of Agranulocyte is spherical or ______ but not lobulated.
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Megakaryocyte develops into ______.
Megakaryocyte develops into ______.
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