The ease with which the lungs stretch in response to changes in pressure is termed ________.

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


compliance

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What will be an ideal response?

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Define "angular motion" and describe two examples of joint movements that are angular.  In addition, provide two examples of movements that are not angular.  For each of the four types of motion, provide an example of a joint that demonstrates that movement.

What will be an ideal response?

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A protein is found in blood that is produced by the pancreas and acts on receptors of cells in the liver. What type of physiological regulator is it most likely to be?

A. a hormone B. an autocrine signal C. a paracrine signal D. a neurotransmitter E. an enzyme

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match the base triplet of DNA to the amino acid specified by the genetic code.

CCA - CGT - TGC - GTA threonine - histidine - glycine - alanine

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