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Which of the Following Is the Third-Leading Cause of Death

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Which of the following is the third-leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds today in the United States?


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Capillary

A small blood vessel that connects arterioles and venules, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste chemical substances between blood and surrounding tissues.

Nutrients

Materials that supply the necessary nutrients for development and sustaining life.

Gases

States of matter consisting of particles that are significantly far apart and completely fill any container they are in, unlike solids and liquids.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function and overall health.

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