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What is the main function of the atria in a mammal's heart?
What is the main function of the atria in a mammal's heart?
- Exchange nutrients with tissues
- Collect blood that enters the heart (correct)
- Prevent backflow of blood
- Pump blood out of the heart
Which blood vessels have more elastic walls and thicker walls?
Which blood vessels have more elastic walls and thicker walls?
- Arteries (correct)
- Capillaries
- Veins
- Venules
In the cardiovascular system, which blood pathway involves the heart and lungs?
In the cardiovascular system, which blood pathway involves the heart and lungs?
- Systemic circuit
- Pulmonary circuit (correct)
- Arteries circuit
- Veins circuit
What is the main function of valves in the heart?
What is the main function of valves in the heart?
Which type of muscle tissue makes up the heart?
Which type of muscle tissue makes up the heart?
What is the main characteristic of veins compared to arteries?
What is the main characteristic of veins compared to arteries?
Which type of muscle tissue lacks sarcomeres?
Which type of muscle tissue lacks sarcomeres?
What function do intercalated discs serve in cardiac muscle tissue?
What function do intercalated discs serve in cardiac muscle tissue?
Which type of blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which type of blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What is the basic contractile unit of a muscle fiber?
What is the basic contractile unit of a muscle fiber?
Which component is NOT found in bone tissue?
Which component is NOT found in bone tissue?
What distinguishes mammalian blood from non-mammalian blood?
What distinguishes mammalian blood from non-mammalian blood?
Where is Simple Squamous epithelium mainly located?
Where is Simple Squamous epithelium mainly located?
What is the primary function of Simple Columnar epithelium?
What is the primary function of Simple Columnar epithelium?
Which connective tissue is mainly responsible for supporting and binding tissues?
Which connective tissue is mainly responsible for supporting and binding tissues?
How does adipose tissue primarily function?
How does adipose tissue primarily function?
In which location would you find Simple Cuboidal epithelium?
In which location would you find Simple Cuboidal epithelium?
What is the main function of Cartilage in the body?
What is the main function of Cartilage in the body?
