Question 1

Interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic capillaries:

Accepted Answer

A)  by diffusion. 
B)  by pinocytosis. 
C)  through pores in the lymph vessel walls. 
D)  due to the hydrostatic pressure of blood. 
E)  through slit-like openings between endothelial cells. 
A)  by diffusion. 
B)  by pinocytosis. 
C)  through pores in the lymph vessel walls. 
D)  due to the hydrostatic pressure of blood. 
E)  through slit-like openings between endothelial cells.

Question 2

Mammalian red blood cells:

Accepted Answer

A)  are phagocytic. 
B)  contain a lobed nucleus. 
C)  have a one-day lifespan. 
D)  are produced in the liver. 
E)  are produced in response to erythropoietin. 
A)  are phagocytic. 
B)  contain a lobed nucleus. 
C)  have a one-day lifespan. 
D)  are produced in the liver. 
E)  are produced in response to erythropoietin.

Question 3

Choose the correct order of the chambers through which oxygen-poor blood flows in an amphibian heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  atrium $\rightarrow$ventricle $\rightarrow$sinus venosus $\rightarrow$conus arteriosus 
B)  atrium $\rightarrow$ conus arteriosus $\rightarrow$ ventricle $\rightarrow$sinus venosus 
C)  sinus venosus $\rightarrow$atrium$\rightarrow$ventricle $\rightarrow$conus arteriosus 
D)  conus arteriosus $\rightarrow$ atrium $\rightarrow$sinus venosus $\rightarrow$ventricle 
E)  ventricle $\rightarrow$ atrium $\rightarrow$conus arteriosus $\rightarrow$ sinus venosus 
A)  atrium $\rightarrow$ventricle $\rightarrow$sinus venosus $\rightarrow$conus arteriosus 
B)  atrium $\rightarrow$ conus arteriosus $\rightarrow$ ventricle $\rightarrow$sinus venosus 
C)  sinus venosus $\rightarrow$atrium$\rightarrow$ventricle $\rightarrow$conus arteriosus 
D)  conus arteriosus $\rightarrow$ atrium $\rightarrow$sinus venosus $\rightarrow$ventricle 
E)  ventricle $\rightarrow$ atrium $\rightarrow$conus arteriosus $\rightarrow$ sinus venosus

Question 4

Describe the process of atherosclerosis and discuss two possible complications for the affected individual.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to consider: LDLs enter the inn

Exam 44: Internal Transport

Interstitial fluid enters the lymphatic capillaries:

Mammalian red blood cells:

Choose the correct order of the chambers through which oxygen-poor blood flows in an amphibian heart.

Describe the process of atherosclerosis and discuss two possible complications for the affected individual.

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