In the continuous capillaries of the brain, tight junctions are complete forming the _____.

Which of the following formed elements contain nuclei?

Chemoreceptors cause increased blood pressure in response to declining oxygen levels by stimulating the _____.

Platelets _____.

Permitting the exchange of nutrients, wastes, and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of _________.

In a normal person, chemoreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch are sensitive to which of the following?

The amount of air that that moves in and out of the lungs with each breath during quiet breathing is known as _____.

A person has build-up of plaque and inflammation in their Aorta resulting in increased resistance and higher pressure in the Aorta; this person’s cardiac output is lower than normal (decreased) due to increased _____.

The _____ is responsible for producing bile which acts as a fat emulsifier.

Digestion of proteins starts with _____.