The epicardium and parietal pericardium function to

Fibrinogen is converted to the product of insoluble fibrin by the action of

Venous return to the heart is aided or promoted by

The plateau during a cardiac muscle action potential

Which of the following will INCREASE blood flow through an arteriole into a capillary bed?

Vasodilation of most arterioles is controlled by

Which of the following is NOT true concerning hemostasis?

Which of the following is true during isovolumic contraction of the ventricles?

Deoxygenated blood (or poorly oxygenated blood) in the adult heart passes through the

Blood colloid osmotic pressure (BCOP) decreases in liver failure because