Midterm 2 Flashcards
1
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why is blood so important to the living organism?
A
It regulates their pH, temperature, oxygen, and energy supply and Waste/nutrient transport and microbiological defense system
2
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1st stage of rigor mortis
A
Delay- ATP is still present, Glycolytic activity, no blood flow, pH drops, oxygen depletes
3
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2nd stage of rigor mortis
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Onset- oxygen is low, ATP depletes glycolysis increases, lactic acid accumulates, pH drops more, dependent on phosphocreatine reserves
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