The microvilli of the small intestine are for ______ .

A) digestion of nutrients
B) absorption of nutrients
C) movement of chyme


Answer: B) absorption of nutrients

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Which of the following would slow down gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air?

A. An increase in membrane thickness B. A decrease in membrane thickness C. A decrease in nitrogen solubility D. An increase in respiratory rate E. An increase in alveolar surface area

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The type of brain waves observed in an individual who is awake but in a quiet resting state with eyes closed are ________ waves.

A. gamma B. beta C. theta D. delta E. alpha

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Select the incorrect association

a. adrenal medulla/vasopressin b. anterior pituitary/adenohypophysis c. epinephrine/catecholamine d. insulin/polypeptide e. posterior pituitary/neurohypophysis

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