(04.01 MC) How does smoking and arterial plaques increase the risk of hypertension? (2 points)

(05.04 MC) Digestive enzymes, such as pepsin, often denature as food moves through the different parts of the digestive system. Why does this occur? (2 points)

(04.01 LC) A patient does not have a family history of hypertension. This means which of the following? ( 2 points)

(04.05 HC) According to the National Institute of Health, different diseases can block the bile ducts and cause a problem with the flow of bile. Gallstones are one of the most common causes of blocked bile ducts. Blocked bile ducts may also result from infection, cancer or internal scar tissue. Scarring can block the bile ducts, which can lead to liver failure. Based on the passage above, describe how blocked bile ducts would adversely affect digestion. In your answer be sure to describe the path that bile takes after leaving the liver. (5 points)

(04.03 MC) Hemostasis involves which of the following components? (2 points)

(05.04 MC) The inflammatory response increases the temperature of a skin cell above its normal range. This prevents the cell from quickly performing certain enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Why would this occur? (2 points)

(04.02 MC) Which of the formed elements of blood is primarily involved in gas exchange? (2 points)

(04.01 LC) Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for hypertension? ( 2 points)

(05.03 MC) Why are nucleic acids not considered a nutrient? (2 points)

(04.01 MC) The explosive chemical nitroglycerine is also a drug given to dilate the blood vessels of patients suffering from arteriosclerosis. Which of the following effects will nitroglycerine produce on these patients? (2 points)