One of the causes of the cancer mesothelioma is excessive lung irritation and damage by asbestos. The asbestos, once it has entered the lungs, can puncture and progressively move through the lung until it reaches the serous membrane covering the lung, known as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
visceral pleura
Anatomy & Physiology
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a. secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) b. chymotrypsin and carboxypeptidase c. trypsinogen and cholecystokinin (CCK) d. chymotrypsin and trypsinogen e. insulin and cholecystokinin (CCK)
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The plasma membrane of a cell is composed of:
a. phospholipid molecules b. cholesterol molecules c. protein molecules d. all of the above
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The muscle that generates the most power during elbow flexion is the __________.
A. triceps brachii B. biceps brachii C. brachialis D. brachioradialis
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