Explain the term MALT. What is its function?
What will be an ideal response?
MALT is an acronym for mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue. It includes Peyer's patches, the appendix, and the tonsils in the digestive tract, lymphoid follicles in the walls of the bronchi, and genitourinary tract. Collectively, MALT protects passages open to the exterior from foreign matter entering them.
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The inferior part of the uterus is called the
A. vagina. B. labia majora. C. fimbriae. D. cervix.
Which of the following is an accurate description of breathing mechanics?
A. The relaxation of the diaphragm expands the thoracic cavity, creating a vacuum that draws in air. B. The contraction of the diaphragm expands the thoracic cavity, creating a vacuum that draws in air. C. The contraction of the diaphragm reduces the thoracic volume, creating a positive pressure that forces air out. D. The contraction of the diaphragm expands the thoracic cavity, creating positive pressure that draws in air.
Which diagnostic exam measures the rate at which a person can exhale air?
A. Arterial blood gas B. Mantoux test C. Pulse oximetry D. Peak flow meter