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The smallest divisions of the arteries located between the muscular arteries and the capillaries. The smallest arteries that carry blood from larger arteries to capillaries, which in turn supply tissues with blood. Arterioles have smooth muscle in their walls that permits constriction or dilation, which can raise or lower blood pressure. Parts of the blood…

The vessels carrying blood away from the heart. Vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart muscle to all parts of the body. The vessels that carry blood from the aorta to all parts of the body and end in arterioles, which then are connected to the capillaries. The walls of the arteries have an…

Pertaining to an artery or to the arteries. Blood that leaves the heart. When it leaves the right ventricle, it is venous blood; and when it leaves the left ventricle, through the  aorta, it is fresh, hot, oxygenated red stuff-my use of the term in this book. After it has passed out to the capillaries…

An essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form. A basic amino acid. Not a dietary essential for adults, but infants may not be able to synthesise enough to meet the high demands of growth. An amino acid, commonly abbreviated arg. In dry, bulk form arginine is colorless, crystalline, and water soluble. It…

Having to do with water. Containing water. Referring to a solution made with water. Of the nature of water; watery.  

A list of the commodities to which the candidate method can be applied as presented or with minor modifications.  

The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. The opening of the rectum located between the buttocks through which feces is excreted from the body. Opening at the posterior end of the digestive tract. The exit of the intestines, subject to various disorders, including atresia (lack of an opening) and stenosis (narrowing).…

Substances that inhibit or prevent the proliferation of neoplasms.    

Substances that reduce or suppress inflammation.  

Substances that prevent infectious agents or organisms from spreading or kill infectious agents in order to prevent the spread of infection.