Alveoli are surrounded by a dance network of capillaries. This structural characteristic is related to their function which is

fluid balance
gas exchange
Surfactant production
All of the above


Gas exchange

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An alternative term for Cowper’s glands is _________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Elderly persons may become less able to maintain stable body temperature because

A. their sebaceous glands become overactive. B. they sweat excessively. C. the skin becomes too oily. D. the number of sweat glands diminishes.

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What type of capillary is normally found in the kidney?

A) Continuous B) Fenestrated C) Sinusoidal D) Paracellular

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