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Glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant. It’s commercial name is ________. Glutaraldehyde is used for devices(endoscopes) that can withstand complete immersion in liquid. 

Which of the following is used to exsanguinate the limb before the pneumatic tourniquet is applied?

________________________is used to sterilize objects that cannot tolerate the heat, moisture, and pressure of steam sterilization.

The breakdown of fatty acids produces large amount of hydrogen peroxide which can release oxygen free radicals. These destroy cells from the inside out. To prevent this the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in __________. 

Communication is a primary function of _______ tissue.

When you eat sugary foods your blood glucose levels increase. Free nerve endings in your blood monitor the levels of glucose and send signals to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus compares the levels to normal blood glucose levels. When the levels are high the hypothalamus triggers the pancreas to release insulin, which lowers glucose levels. The hypothalamus an example of a _______ in this situation.

A connective tissue with a matrix that contains large amounts of water and relatively few cells is ___.

Ntrogen has five electrons in its outer shell. Based on this you can say that nitrogen makes ______ bonds.

The return of lymph to the lymphatic ducts is aided by skeletal muscle contractions, diaphragm movement, and one-way valves.

Which of the following vessel types contains more elastic tissue within its wall?