Name three pathological changes that adversely affect gas exchange.

What will be an ideal response?


1. a decrease in the amount of alveolar surface area available for gas exchange
2. an increase in the thickness of the alveolar membrane
3. an increase in the diffusion distance between the alveoli and the blood

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The model that helps explain how an enzyme works is the ________ model.

A. three-dimensional B. lock-and-key C. denaturation D. activation

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The lubricant found within a diarthrotic joint cavity is called __________ fluid.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What are the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell?

a) plasma membrane, organelles, cytoplasm b) plasma membrane, organelles, nucleus c) plasma membrane, cytoplasm, organelles d) plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus e) plasma membrane, cytosol, organelles

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