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Gerald is lightheaded and tired from a lack of oxygen in his tissues. What is most likely the reason he feels this way?

A
His white blood cell count is high.
B
His platelet count is low.
C
His red blood cell count is low.
D
His plasma level is high.
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Which structure is also called the windpipe?

A
the bronchus
B
the larynx
C
the pharynx
D
the trachea
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Which statement explains blood pressure?

A
Blood pressure is highest in the veins farthest away from the heart.
B
Blood pressure is highest in the arteries near the heart.
C
Blood pressure is highest in the veins near the heart.
D
Blood pressure is highest in the arteries farthest away from the heart.
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Which statements describe the movement of blood through the heart? Choose two correct answers.

A
Blood from the veins enters the ventricles.
B
Valves allow for two-way blood flow.
C
Atria and ventricles contract at the same time.
D
Atria push blood into the ventricles.
E
Ventricles push blood out of the heart.

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