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Which component of blood carries oxygen?
Which component of blood carries oxygen?
- Buffy coat (WBC/platelets)
- Hematocrit (RBC)
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Plasma
Which type of white blood cell is most common?
Which type of white blood cell is most common?
- Lymphocytes
- Neutrophils (correct)
- Basophils
- Eosinophils
What is the role of thrombin in the response to vascular damage?
What is the role of thrombin in the response to vascular damage?
- Platelet plug formation
- Clotting (correct)
- Inflammation
- Vessel spasm
What is the function of albumin in the blood?
What is the function of albumin in the blood?
Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?
Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and regulates cortisol levels?
What is the function of epinephrine/norepinephrine hormones?
What is the function of epinephrine/norepinephrine hormones?
Which hormone is released by the kidneys and promotes red blood cell production?
Which hormone is released by the kidneys and promotes red blood cell production?
What is the role of calcitonin hormone in the body?
What is the role of calcitonin hormone in the body?
Which hormone can cross the cell membrane due to being lipophilic?
Which hormone can cross the cell membrane due to being lipophilic?
Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and is responsible for contractions and milk release?
Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary and is responsible for contractions and milk release?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex is responsible for the release of cortisol?
Which layer of the adrenal cortex is responsible for the release of cortisol?
Which hormone is responsible for the retention of water by the kidneys due to dehydration and increased osmolarity?
Which hormone is responsible for the retention of water by the kidneys due to dehydration and increased osmolarity?
Which of the following is the correct order of the electrical conduction through the heart?
Which of the following is the correct order of the electrical conduction through the heart?
What does the T wave on an ECG represent?
What does the T wave on an ECG represent?
What is the equation for calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
What is the equation for calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
Which layer of blood vessels is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?
Which layer of blood vessels is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a water-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following is NOT a water-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following is NOT a structure of the female reproductive system?
Which of the following is NOT a structure of the female reproductive system?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?
Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of all sugars (glucose) and amino acids in the nephron?
Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of all sugars (glucose) and amino acids in the nephron?
Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of water in the nephron, requiring ADH?
Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of water in the nephron, requiring ADH?
Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of NA+ in the nephron?
Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of NA+ in the nephron?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the reabsorption of salt in the nephron, and is released in response to angiotensin II?
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the reabsorption of salt in the nephron, and is released in response to angiotensin II?
Which of the following is a function of T Helper Cells (CD4 Cells)?
Which of the following is a function of T Helper Cells (CD4 Cells)?
Which type of antibody can cross the placenta?
Which type of antibody can cross the placenta?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for killing eukaryotic cells?
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for killing eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
Where are T cells developed?
Where are T cells developed?
Which type of immune response is non-specific and does not involve learning?
Which type of immune response is non-specific and does not involve learning?
