Compared with the Interstitial Fluid That Bathes Active Muscle Cells

question 20

Multiple Choice

Compared with the interstitial fluid that bathes active muscle cells, blood reaching these muscle cells in arteries has a ________.

• A) higher PO2
• B) higher PCO2
• C) greater bicarbonate concentration
• D) lower pH
• E) lower osmotic pressure

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

External Locus of Control

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Describes the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment.

Self-Control

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