Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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All arteries in the body contain oxygen-rich blood with the exception of
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Ch. 13 - State the components of the circulatory system...Ch. 13 - Prob. 1bCPCh. 13 - Prob. 2CPCh. 13 - Prob. 3CPCh. 13 - Describe how the rate of erythropoiesis is...Ch. 13 - Prob. 5aCPCh. 13 - Prob. 5bCPCh. 13 - Using a flow diagram (arrows), describe the...Ch. 13 - Use a flow diagram to describe the systemic...Ch. 13 - List the AV valves and the valves of the pulmonary...
Ch. 13 - Discuss how defective valves affect blood flow...Ch. 13 - Prob. 7bCPCh. 13 - Prob. 8aCPCh. 13 - Prob. 8bCPCh. 13 - Draw a figure to illustrate the pressure...Ch. 13 - Prob. 10aCPCh. 13 - Using a line diagram, illustrate a myocardial...Ch. 13 - Draw an ECG and label the waves. Indicate the...Ch. 13 - Draw a figure that shows the relationship between...Ch. 13 - Prob. 11cCPCh. 13 - Prob. 12aCPCh. 13 - Prob. 12bCPCh. 13 - Explain the functions of capillaries and describe...Ch. 13 - Prob. 14CPCh. 13 - Prob. 15CPCh. 13 - Identify normal and pathological causes of...Ch. 13 - Prob. 16bCPCh. 13 - Prob. 17aCPCh. 13 - Explain how the lymphatic system and the...Ch. 13 - Prob. 18CPCh. 13 - Prob. 1RACh. 13 - All arteries in the body contain oxygen-rich blood...Ch. 13 - The "lub," or first heart sound, is produced by...Ch. 13 - The first heart sound is produced at
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