Which of the following forces does not contribute to keeping the alveoli open?
a. alveolar surface tension
b. transmural pressure gradient
c. pulmonary surfactant
d. alveolar interdependence
e. none of these answers.
A
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A) synaptic knob. B) motor end plate. C) motor unit. D) synaptic cleft. E) M line.
The second order neurons of the olfactory pathway have cell bodies located in which of the following areas?
A) in the olfactory epithelium B) in the olfactory bulbs C) near specialized olfactory receptors within the epithelium D) next to basal cells E) in the olfactory glands, which are located in the underlying lamina propria
The portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is known as the ________ region, or leg.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Dynamic constancy is a term used to describe homeostasis. Which of the following is NOT an example of dynamic constancy?
A. The pancreas releasing insulin when blood glucose levels are significantly elevated B. Adjusting the depth and rate of breathing if blood pH levels change C. Administering IV fluids to a person who presents to the emergency room with dehydration D. Sweating or shivering as you move from inside air-conditioned stores to outside on a hot, humid day