For inspiration to occur, the intra-alveolar pressure must be lower than the atmospheric pressure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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What is the greatest determinant of the intracellular water volume?

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Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?

a) Leutinizing hormone b) Prolactin c) Insulin-like growth factors d) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone e) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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Each complex in the electron transport chain collectively acts as a ________ pump that removes H+ from the mitochondrial matrix and pumps it into the space between the inner and outer mitochondrial membranes.

A. sodium-potassium B. electron C. neutron D. proton E. calcium

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