The force that moves air into the lungs during inspiration comes from the

A) abdominal wall muscles. B) diaphragm.
C) atmospheric pressure. D) external intercostal muscles.


C

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If a fatty meal has been ingested, the liver and gallbladder need to be alerted about the need for bile. The receptors that are responsible for sensing the fat in the ingested food are refered to as

A. bilireceptors. B. mechanoreceptors. C. chemoreceptors. D. omental neurons E. osmodetectors.

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The hip bone is part of the axial skeleton.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following directly enclose the papilla of the renal pyramid?

A) minor calyx B) renal column C) renal pelvis D) major calys

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