Chapter12 Flashcards
1
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Where does a portal system in blood circulation begin and end?
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A
In the capillaries
2
Q
What percent of the blood contains plasma?
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A
About 55%
3
Q
What is hypertension?
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A
High blood pressure
4
Q
How could an obstructed coronary artery be treated?
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A
Coronary bypass surgery
5
Q
What two types of nitrogenous wastes are in the plasma?
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A
Urea and uric acid
