The tissue that facilitates rapid diffusion and is found lining the air sacs of the lungs is ________ epithelium.

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simple squamous

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____________________ in an infected wound is a collection of phagocytic cells, dead tissue liquefied by enzymes released from the phagocytic cells, and bacteria

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________ is a disease of the bone in which bone reabsorption outpaces bone deposit, leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones.

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Which phrase below correctly describes metaphase?

A)The chromosomes in a sister chromatid begin to separate from one another B)The centromeres are positioned continually along the spindle C)Centrosomes are attached at the metaphase plate D)Sister chromatids are aligned at the metaphase plate

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Which of the following statements concerning fast-twitch muscle fibers is true?

A. They have a well-developed blood supply. B. They have large deposits of myoglobin. C. They split ATP rapidly. D. They are well adapted to aerobic metabolism. E. They have many mitochondria.

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