Which of the following is the purpose of lung surfactant?
A) Destroy and remove foreign material from the alveoli.
B) Aid in the facilitated diffusion of oxygen across the alveolar membrane.
C) Decrease the surface tension of water in the alveoli.
D) Aid in the facilitated diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen across the alveolar membrane.
C
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a. Progenitor b. Hematopoietic stem cell c. CFU d. BFU
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A) thicker vessel walls with a pulsating feel B) bluer in color C) smaller in diameter D) tend to be lipemic
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a. Hyperemesis b. Headaches c. Convulsions d. Pain and cramping e. Swelling
A type of complex carbohydrate that does not supply energy or heat to the body is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).