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The cardiovascular system can be thought of as a pump that moves fluid through a series of tubes. Match the cardiovascular component with its function: 

Match the pancreatic cells with their secretions (ie. what they release):

An immediate medical clearance is needed for an individual who has a resting blood pressure of > _____________ systolic or > ______________ diastolic.

List the muscles of the rotator cuff.

What effect does vasodilation (dilation of the blood vessels) have on blood pressure?

An extreme example of an electrolyte imbalance occurs when a high concentration potassium chloride (KCl) is injected into a person. What might result from this homeostatic imbalance?    Note, KCl dissolves into K+ and Cl-. Pay attention to the K+. 

What causes heart murmurs?

Identify the organ highlighted in green (note this is a posterior view):

Match the letter to the endocrine organ it labels: :

Identify the structure outlined in red: