blood vessels and bp
in the pulmonary circuit arteries carry this type of oxygen than veins do?
less oxygen
this shows a remarkable degree of involution with age
thymus
The absorptive state is regulated by mainly what hormone?
insulin
Increased filtration reduced reabsorption or lymph blockage can cause what ?
Edema
Which immunoglobulin makes up 80% of plasma antibodies
igG
When should basal metabolic rate be measured?
in the morNing or post absorptive state
Myocardial infarction can lead to which type of stroke?
cardiogenic shock
Cells infected by viruses release this to signal nearby cells
interferons
why do weight loss diets slow down after initial success
cause the body lowers its metabolic rate after weight loss
HIV primarily targets which immune cells
helper T cells
Which of the following does not raise total metabolic rate: starvation, anxiety, fever, eating a big meal, pregnancy
starvation