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


Answer: B

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Mikako has sprained her big toe and can no longer flex it.  Which muscle has she likely injured?

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Each of the following changes will result in increased blood flow to a tissue except

A) increased hematocrit. B) increased vessel diameter. C) increased blood pressure. D) decreased peripheral resistance. E) relaxation of precapillary sphincters.

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When an action potential reaches the presynaptic terminal of a neuron, the NEXT event is

A) uptake of neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft. B) active transport of calcium ions out of the cell. C) diffusion of calcium ions into the cell. D) immediate release of neurotransmitter.

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