Which disorder is a genetic disease characterized by the production of sticky mucus that cannot be moved easily by the respiratory epithelium's ciliated escalator?
A. Pleurisy
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Hyaline membrane disease
D. Adenocarcinoma
Answer: B
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a) thin b) thin and thick c) thick
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A. Mucoid fibers B. Cartilaginous fibers C. Elastic fibers D. Reticular fibers E. Collagen fibers
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A peripheral process is a structure found only in ________ neurons.
A. motor B. unipolar C. bipolar D. multipolar E. association
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A. Bicarbonate B. Phosphate C. Magnesium D. Sodium
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