Phagocytic cells that are a part of the liver's monocyte -macrophage system and engulf pathogens, cell debris, and damaged blood cells are the ________ cells.

What will be an ideal response?


Kupffer's or stellate reticuloendothelial

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Increasing the GFR tends to increase the excretion rate of sodium.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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This fat-digesting enzyme does the major work of digesting fats in the small intestine

A) ribonuclease B) pepsin C) lipase D) amylase

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Ribosomes

a. are the only sites where proteins are made b. contain protein in their chemical makeup c. contain RNA in their chemical makeup d. consist of subunits that are constructed inside the nucleus e. are characterized by all of the above

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How does surfactant reduce the surface tension of water in the lungs?

A. Reduces hydrogen bonding between water molecules B. Decomposes water C. Covers the alveoli D. All of the choices are correct.

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