Name one chemical released by the endothelium that helps to PREVENT platelet aggregation when there is no damage to the vessel.

Which one of the following is NOT a step in the process of hemostasis?

Which one of the following is the most common plasma protein in blood?

Name one function of blood that is considered a type of regulation or protection. (DON'T tell me a transport function!)

The body uses a negative feedback loop to help maintain proper oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. This response involves the release of erythropoietin (EPO) from the kidney. Which one of the following is NOT a stimulus for the release of erythropoietin?

Briefly describe one structural feature of erythrocytes that makes them efficient for gas transport.

At which level of blood vessels is cross-sectional area the greatest and thus blood velocity the slowest?

Name a general category/group of anemias. Then, please list the name of a specific anemia in that group and briefly describe it.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about peripheral resistance?

Which one of the following statements is FALSE about mechanisms that help prevent venous blood from staying in the feet?