As ________ destroys the alveoli, it interferes with the diffusion of gases between the lungs and the blood.

A. asthma
B. emphysema
C. chronic bronchitis
D. bronchiectasis


Answer: B

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

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The condition associated with lack of intrinsic factor and decreased absorption of cyanobalamin is

A. pernicious anemia. B. pellagra. C. scurvy. D. megaloblastic anemia.

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A/an ____________ mare is a breeding female equine

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Local hormones that act on neighboring cells are called:

A) Exocrines B) Paracrines C) Circulating hormones D) Autocrines

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