A respiratory specialist is giving a simple spirometer test to observe the different respiratory volumes of a patient. Which of the following won't be observable with this particular test?
A. Expiratory reserve volume
B. Residual volume
C. Tidal volume
D. Vital capacity
Answer: B
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A. Cholecystokinin will not be released from the intestinal wall, so the acid of the chyme will not be neutralized. The duodenum will form peptic ulcers due to acid erosion. B. Acute pancreatitis will occur, as secretin will form within the pancreas and cause pancreatic juices to begin to digest pancreatic tissues. C. Enzyme-rich pancreatic juice will not be released from the pancreas as chyme is emptied into the duodenum. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids will not be digested. D. Alkaline pancreatic juice will not be released from the pancreas as chyme is emptied into the duodenum. Peptic ulcers may result.
The fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis is called the
A) suspensory ligament. B) tunica albuginea. C) ovarian ligament. D) ovarian hilum. E) uterovesical ligament.
To maintain ________, the body uses a combination of simple diffusion across small distances; wide spread distribution of molecules through the circulatory system and rapid, specific delivery of messages by the nervous system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Classify neurons based on their function
A) Neurons are classified functionally as sensory, interneurons, or motor neurons. B) Neurons are classified functionally as central, peripheral, or enteric neurons. C) Neurons are classified functionally as anaxonic, bipolar, unipolar, or multipolar. D) Neurons are classified functionally as anaxonic or axonic. E) Neurons are classified functionally as sympathetic or parasympathetic neurons.