Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A) Promote calcitriol synthesis
B) Inhibit osteoblast activity
C) Stimulate osteoclast activity
D) Lower blood calcium
E) Promote calcium reabsorption by the kidneys
D
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Match the regeneration capacity of the following tissues:
A) Virtually no functional regenerative ability B) Regenerates extremely well C) Moderate regenerative ability D) Weak regenerative ability 1) Smooth muscle. 2) Skeletal muscle. 3) Cardiac muscle. 4) Areolar connective tissue. 5) Tendons and ligaments.
What does NOT contribute to the formation of the respiratory membrane?
A) capillary endothelial cells B) type II alveolar cells C) type I alveolar cells D) basal lamina of the type I alveolar cells
An stationary embolus in a pulmonary artery could break loose and travel as a thrombus where it could stop up a smaller blood vessel in the lung
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Venules are similar to capillaries: they have ________ epithelium and little ________. They are distinguished from capillaries by ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).