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1. What blood type is represented by this sample?  2. What blood type (s) would this patient be able to receive without fear of rejection? 

Name the great vessels of the heart:

The “lub” (first) sounds of the heart are valuable in diagnosis because they provide information about the function of the heart’s semilunar valves.

Describe the path a red blood cell would take beginning at the inferior vena cava until it reaches the lungs. Include all valves, chambers, and vessels. 

During cardiac muscle contraction the movement of K and Ca in and out of the cells cause a plateau phase. What effect does this have on the function of the cardiac muscle cells?

name these vessels of the cardiac circulation: 1 is a vein, 2 and 3 are arteries.

An increase in preload would result in:

On an urinalysis test strip, explain one abnormality you would expect if an individual has uncontrolled diabetes and why.

Identify the pathology indicated by the photo on the right

Bonus Question: Describe the path a blood cell would take as it travels from the lungs to the aorta. Include all valves, chambers, and vessels.